Elmer, NJ Real Estate and Homes for Sale
How much do homes cost in Elmer, NJ?
Over the past 12 months, 15 homes sold in Elmer at a median price of $320,000. The typical home went under contract in 63 days (Bright MLS, October 2025 through September 2026).
Schools
Public school students in Elmer attend the Pittsgrove Township School District (pre-K through 12th grade).
Test scores, enrollment, class sizes and programs for each district are in the state’s School Performance Reports (NJ Department of Education, 2023-24):
Property taxes
In 2025, the average residential property tax bill in Elmer was $6,832, below the Salem County average of $6,912.
Elmer assesses homes at about 73% of market value, so its 4.102% tax rate works out to an effective rate of 2.999% of what a home is worth. At that rate, a home selling at the local median price of $320,000 would pay roughly $9,600 a year, about $800 a month. The actual bill depends on the home’s assessed value.
| Municipality | Average tax bill | Tax rate | Assessed at | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer | $6,832 | 4.102% | 73% | 2.999% |
| Upper Pittsgrove | $7,329 | 3.098% | 77% | 2.395% |
| Pittsgrove | $7,904 | 4.123% | 67% | 2.773% |
| Elk Township | $7,880 | 3.688% | 64% | 2.361% |
| Salem County average | $6,912 |
2025 figures. “Assessed at” is the share of market value used for assessments (effective rate divided by tax rate). Source: NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 Average Residential Statistics and 2025 General and Effective Tax Rates.
The real estate market right now
12-month snapshot (Bright MLS, Elmer Boro, closed sales October 2025 through September 2026):
- Median sale price: $320,000 (15 closed sales)
- Year over year: up about 45.5% from a $220,000 median the prior 12 months
- Median price per square foot: $193
- Median days on market: 63 days
- Sale-to-list ratio: 97.5%
- Sold over asking: 33% of sales
Elmer records a small number of sales each year, so these figures can move a lot from one quarter to the next. Treat them as directional.
For county-level trends, see our Salem County real estate market report, updated monthly.
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