Real Estate

A practical guide to buying, selling and understanding housing in a very small borough where “Elmer” mailing addresses frequently extend into surrounding townships.

2026 Market Snapshot

$199,900Median sale price
July 2026

2Homes sold
July 2026

59 daysMedian days on market
3-month period ending July 2026

Small-sample warning: Elmer has only about one square mile and relatively few monthly sales. A handful of transactions can move percentages dramatically. Use recent comparable sales and property-specific condition rather than relying on one headline statistic.

Borough vs. 08318: Check the Municipality

An “Elmer, NJ 08318” postal address does not guarantee that a property is inside Elmer Borough. Many 08318 properties are in Pittsgrove Township or nearby municipalities.

Taxes

Confirm the taxing municipality and parcel record before comparing annual property taxes.

Schools

Elmer and Pittsgrove share the unified Pittsgrove Township School District, but municipal services and property records still differ.

Permits

Elmer uses Pittsgrove Township for construction-code administration, while zoning/land-use questions should be verified with the appropriate municipality.

Local Real Estate Resources

Real Estate Brokerage

Gruber Real Estate Agency

475 US-40 · Elmer mailing area
856-358-4300

Longstanding local brokerage serving Elmer and surrounding Salem County communities.

Route 40 / verify municipality

Municipal Records

Elmer Tax Assessor

Borough Hall · 120 South Main Street
856-358-4010 ext. 117

Use municipal parcel and assessment information to verify location and assessed value.

Elmer Borough

Taxes & Water Billing

Elmer Tax Collector

120 South Main Street
856-358-4010 ext. 116

Local contact for tax and borough water-billing questions.

Construction Code

Pittsgrove Construction Office

989 Centerton Road
856-358-2300 ext. 6026

Elmer Borough construction-code services are administered through Pittsgrove Township.

Before You Make an Offer

Verify the municipality, not only the postal city.
Review flood, drainage and environmental information for the specific parcel.
Confirm water/sewer or private-well/septic configuration.
Check permits for additions, decks, finished basements and accessory structures.
Compare several recent nearby sales because Elmer's market is low-volume.
Confirm school transportation and district assignment for the address.

For sellers: A clear description of whether the property is in Elmer Borough or the surrounding 08318 area prevents confusion over taxes, municipal services and permitting.

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