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The charming Demarest

Demarest is one of Bergen County’s most prestigious suburban communities, offering timeless elegance, top-rated schools, and an unmatched sense of privacy. Known for its tree-lined streets, custom estate homes, and beautifully manicured properties, Demarest delivers the perfect blend of luxury and tranquility just 25 minutes from Manhattan. Residents enjoy scenic parks, the exclusive Demarest Golf Club, and proximity to upscale shopping and dining. With its serene setting and strong community appeal, Demarest real estate attracts discerning buyers seeking refined living and exceptional value in Northern New Jersey’s luxury market.

What to Expect

Demarest offers a refined suburban atmosphere with spacious estates, top-rated schools, and beautifully landscaped neighborhoods. Expect quiet, tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community just 25 miles from Manhattan.

Lifestyle

Enjoy a peaceful yet sophisticated lifestyle with local parks, golf clubs, and easy access to upscale shopping and dining. Demarest residents value privacy, elegance, and excellent schools in a picturesque setting.

You'll Love

You’ll love Demarest’s stately homes, scenic surroundings, and family-friendly charm. It’s the perfect choice for buyers seeking luxury, tranquility, and convenience in Northern New Jersey.

County Road Elementary School 201-768-6060 Public KG-1

Demarest Middle School 201-768-6060 Public 5-8

Academy of the Holy Angels 201-768-7822 Private 6-12

Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest 201-768-3200 Public 9-12

Area Highlights

A quick view of the most influential metrics in Demarest.

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Recent sales (180 days)

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Demarest, NJ Market Snapshot (NJMLS)

Annual market stats for Demarest from the NJMLS Statistics Report (all property types, Jan 1–Dec 31).
Town-level markets can vary year to year, so we show the latest year plus multi-year context.

Full Year 2025 (Jan 1–Dec 31)

Homes Sold

84

Average Sale Price

$1,963,207

Average Days on Market

69

Sale-to-Original-List (Sale/OLP)

99.27%

Success Ratio

54.9%

Sold ÷ (Sold + Withdrawn + Expired)

3-Year Avg Sale Price (2023–2025)

~$1.65M

3-Year Avg DOM (2023–2025)

~50

3-Year Avg Sale/OLP (2023–2025)

~99.87%

Noteworthy 10-Year Trends (2016–2025)

Higher price level: average sale price increased from $1.13M (2016) to $1.96M (2025), roughly a 74% rise over the decade.
Faster market vs the 2018–2020 stretch: avg DOM peaked at 103 days (2019) and tightened to 38 days (2024); 2025 finished at 69 days.
Stronger pricing outcomes: Sale/OLP improved from the low 90% range (2016–2019) to ~98–101% in 2021–2025.

Market Insight

Demarest can show very strong sale-to-list performance while the success ratio shifts year to year.
Sale/OLP reflects how close successful listings trade to their original asking price, while the success ratio
(Sold ÷ [Sold + Withdrawn + Expired]) reflects how many listings convert to a closing. When inventory mix changes
or pricing starts ahead of the market, withdrawals and expirations can rise even as well-positioned homes still
sell close to ask.

Demarest NJMLS Annual Summary (2016–2025)

Year	Homes Sold	Avg Sale Price	Avg DOM	Sale/OLP	Success Ratio
2025	84	$1,963,207	69	99.27%	54.9%
2024	63	$1,568,246	38	100.90%	60.6%
2023	64	$1,427,359	44	99.44%	61.0%
2022	80	$1,381,895	58	98.26%	65.0%
2021	108	$1,144,023	41	98.07%	71.1%
2020	101	$1,042,812	96	102.53%	52.6%
2019	67	$1,012,101	103	92.36%	36.8%
2018	67	$1,103,273	86	94.20%	36.6%
2017	83	$1,012,369	75	95.04%	46.6%
2016	70	$1,130,904	88	91.53%	43.5%

Source: NJMLS Statistics Report — Demarest (0209), all property types/subtypes, Jan 1–Dec 31 each year.

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Why buyers choose Demarest

Small-borough inventory: many buyers track new listings closely due to limited turnover by street.
K–8 in town + regional high school: Demarest’s public schools are structured across PK–1, 2–4, and 5–8 campuses, with a Northern Valley regional high school campus located in Demarest.
Trail access close to home: Demarest Nature Center is a local walking/hiking option with marked trails and year-round access.
Recreation hub around Wakelee Field: fields, courts, playground space, and reservable areas are organized under a borough permit process and commonly drive “weekend routine” decisions.
Local amenities buyers ask about: the Demarest Swim Club (membership-based) and the borough tennis courts are common lifestyle filters.

Neighborhoods & micro-areas buyers ask about

These are informal location references used in real estate conversations (not official neighborhood boundaries).

Wakelee Drive / Wakelee Field pocket — proximity to the primary recreation complex (fields, courts, playground access, and reservable spaces).
Park Street / Nature Center pocket — near Demarest Nature Center entrances and walking trails.
County Road School pocket — buyers who want quick routing to the PK–1 campus.
Columbus Road / LLE pocket — proximity to the grades 2–4 campus.
Piermont Road / middle school pocket — blocks commonly referenced for the grades 5–8 campus.
Knickerbocker Road / Northern Valley campus pocket — proximity to the regional high school campus and district offices in that corridor.

Parks, recreation & outdoor activities in Demarest

Demarest Nature Center (90 Park St, Demarest, NJ 07627)
— preserved open space with walking trails. The Nature Center references woods, vernal ponds, meadows,
and a section of Tenakill Brook as part of the protected area, along with educational events and community programming.
Wakelee Field recreation complex (permit-based areas)
— the borough’s field permit package references multiple reservable spaces including baseball fields, soccer field areas,
batting cages, tennis courts, playground space, a gazebo, and a “duck pond area” (as named in the permit materials).
Gordon Rich Memorial Tennis Courts (Wakelee Field)
— borough materials state a current Demarest tennis badge is required for play, and outline court rules such as time blocks and lesson policies.
Demarest Imagination Playground (Wakelee Field area)
— referenced by the borough and the Nature Center as adjacent to Wakelee Field and used as a common meeting point for trail walks.
Demarest Swim Club (membership-based)
— seasonal membership program with published rates and membership types; review the current application for eligibility, dates, and rules.

Park rules, permit requirements, and seasonal schedules can change. For team use, group activities, or lessons,
confirm current applications and borough rules before planning.

Schools overview (confirm with the district)

PK–Grade 1: County Road School.
Grades 2–4: Luther Lee Emerson School.
Grades 5–8: Demarest Middle School.
Grades 9–12 (regional): Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest (campus located in Demarest).

School assignments and eligibility rules can change. Always confirm directly with the appropriate school district(s).

FAQ: Demarest, NJ real estate & lifestyle

What is Demarest’s ZIP code?

Demarest’s primary ZIP code is 07627.

What parks and outdoor places are in Demarest?

Commonly referenced outdoor anchors include Demarest Nature Center, the Wakelee Field recreation complex, and the Imagination Playground area adjacent to Wakelee Field.

Where is Demarest Nature Center located?

Demarest Nature Center lists its location at 90 Park Street, Demarest, NJ 07627, and references year-round access with trails used for walking and hiking.

Do you need a permit to reserve Demarest fields or park areas?

The borough publishes a field and recreation permit application package with seasonal application windows and a list of reservable fields/spaces.
Confirm current requirements before scheduling team use, lessons, or events.

Do the Demarest tennis courts require a badge?

Yes. Borough materials state a current Demarest tennis badge is required for play at borough tennis courts and provide separate court rules and regulations.

What grades are served by Demarest’s public schools?

The borough lists County Road School (PK–1), Luther Lee Emerson School (2–4), and Demarest Middle School (5–8). Confirm current enrollment and policies directly with the district.

Where do Demarest students attend high school?

The borough lists Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest as the local regional high school campus. Confirm current assignment and registration details directly with the district.

Where is the Imagination Playground in Demarest?

Borough and Nature Center materials reference the Imagination Playground as adjacent to Wakelee Field and used as a meeting point for Nature Center trail walks.

Which towns make up the Northern Valley Regional High School District?

Northern Valley Regional High School District materials describe the district as composed of seven towns: Closter, Demarest, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood, and Old Tappan.

What is the Demarest Swim Club?

The Demarest Swim Club publishes a seasonal membership application with rate tiers and membership types (full season and partial-season options may be listed by year). Review the current application for eligibility, dates, and rules.