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$1,914,213$484 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $1,600,000 on Aug 21, 2024

279 DEMAREST AVE

CLOSTER, NJ 07624
0
Baths
3,956 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.9M
$1.7M low$2.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,600,000 · Aug 21, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$34,097 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,735,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$478,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,257,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,645,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,735,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.34 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Tenakill Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Northern Valley Regional High School at DemarestA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Hillside Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.0 mi

District: Northern Valley Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07624These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.46
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.120
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.119

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,743
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,487 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$159,315
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$193,044
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

279 Demarest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Bergen County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Closter 07624
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Bergen County
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Bergen County
  • Among the newest homes in Bergen County

What homes are worth in Closter 07624

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$630K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 84% of homes in Closter 07624.

How it measures up in Closter 07624

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Closter 07624.

Estimated value$1,914,213
CheaperTypical $1,251,574Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$484
CheaperTypical $537Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area3,956 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,393 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 279 Demarest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCloster 07624Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,914,21384% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48425% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than3,956 ft²88% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac42% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 279 Demarest Ave

How much is 279 Demarest Ave, Closter, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Demarest Ave, Closter, NJ is $1,914,213 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,695,017 to $2,133,409. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Demarest Ave, Closter, NJ last sell?

279 Demarest Ave, Closter, NJ last sold on Aug 21, 2024 for $1,600,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Demarest Ave, Closter, NJ?

279 Demarest Ave, Closter, NJ has 3,956 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 279 Demarest Ave, Closter, NJ built?

279 Demarest Ave, Closter, NJ was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Demarest Ave, Closter, NJ?

279 Demarest Ave, Closter, NJ is assigned to Tenakill Middle School (middle), rated A+; Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest (high), rated A-; Hillside Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Northern Valley Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Demarest Ave, Closter, NJ compare to other homes in Closter 07624?

Among the 2,710 homes in Closter 07624, it is worth more than 84% of them ($1,914,213 against a typical $1,251,574), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($484 against a typical $537), it is bigger than 88% of them (3,956 ft² against a typical 2,393 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 95% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 Demarest Ave, Closter, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Demarest Ave, Closter, NJ was $34,097. The county assessed it at $1,735,900.

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