197 Demarest Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871
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OFF MARKET

$550,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths

197 Demarest Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871

Est. Refi. Payment $3,859/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$550K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$16K (+2.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +76% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$550K
August 2026$549K
July 2026$552K
June 2026$553K
May 2026$554K
April 2026$541K
March 2026$541K
February 2026$529K
January 2026$534K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1 Fiddlers Way, Sparta, NJ
0.21
Single-Family Home
$790,000
07/24/26
4
3
-
14 Fiddlers Way, Lafayette, NJ
0.34
Single-Family Home
$950,000
07/07/26
4
3
-
181 White Lake Rd, Lafayette, NJ
0.83
Single-Family Home
$515,000
05/08/26
3
2
-
181 White Lake Rd, Sparta, NJ
0.84
Single-Family Home
$515,000
06/01/26
3
2
1,500
13 Sierra Pl, Sparta, NJ
0.46
Single-Family Home
$536,000
05/04/26
3
4
-
18 Cypress Ln, Sparta, NJ
0.51
Single-Family Home
$515,000
02/11/26
3
4
-
62 Trafalgar Ct, Sparta, NJ
0.79
Single-Family Home
$695,000
06/05/26
3
3
-
46 Prosper Pl, Sparta, NJ
0.77
Single-Family Home
$726,000
01/12/26
4
3
-
28 Primrose Ln, Sparta, NJ
1.11
Single-Family Home
$699,900
08/04/26
3
4
-
26 Sierra Pl, Sparta, NJ
0.48
Single-Family Home
$499,000
12/10/25
3
4
-

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
224 Demarest Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871
0.17
$852,200
4
3
-
Off Market
1 Fiddlers Way, Sparta, NJ 07871
0.21
$790,000
4
3
-
Recently Sold
236 Demarest Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871
0.19
$799,000
-
-
-
For Sale
161 Demarest Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871
0.26
$710,100
4
3
-
Off Market
14 Fiddlers Way, Lafayette, NJ 07848
0.34
$950,000
4
3
-
Recently Sold
11 Violet Trl, Lafayette, NJ 07848
0.40
$839,200
4
3
-
Off Market
4 Sierra Pl, Sparta, NJ 07871
0.44
$487,500
3
3
-
Off Market
3 Sierra Pl, Sparta, NJ 07871
0.45
$510,800
3
3
-
Off Market
11 Sierra Place, Sparta, NJ 07871
0.46
$511,100
3
4
-
Off Market
13 Sierra Pl, Sparta, NJ 07871
0.46
$536,000
3
4
-
Recently Sold
26 Sierra Pl, Sparta, NJ 07871
0.48
$499,000
3
4
-
Recently Sold
16 Cypress Ln, Sparta, NJ 07871
0.49
$508,000
3
4
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1959
5.01 acre lot
Garage

About this House

Expanded Ranch Home , situated on 16 acres of property ! Home features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms. Family room is enhanced with a beautiful floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace flanked with built-ins . Dining area can also enjoy the warmth from the fireplace as it is situated just beside the family room. Fully equipped kitchen with plenty of cabinetry and counter space. Elegant formal dining room offers crown moldings and entertaining space. Formal Living room and a bright Florida room round out the living gathering spaces. A two car detached garage with apartment above with separate utilities can add rental income. An another oversized detached garage adds storage space .
197 Demarest Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home built in 1959. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $550,300, with a rent estimate of $4,052/month.

Home Details for 197 Demarest Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OilHeating Fuel: Oil
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TileDeckExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5.01 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 5, 2022
Source: Weichert Pro
ListingRemoved
May 26, 2022
Source: Weichert Pro #3784927
Listed For Sale
$510,000
Oct 7, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$510,000
Sep 17, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$510,000
Price decreased by 10%
May 29, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$565,000

Market trends in Sparta Township

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$622K
$55.92KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.5%
Price per sq ft
$312
$17MoM
Available listings
101
15MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Sparta Township

At least 129 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 94 % Say car is needed

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say there's wildlife

  • 85 % Say it's quiet

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 79 % Say kids play outside

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 72 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 24 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 16 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 12 % Say there are sidewalks

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  • Jjbmckenna
    "The local restaurants and lakes throughout the community are good, social gatherings. Many people enjoy these and come from other towns to see."
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  • Macnliz
    "neighborhood potluck picnics, ladies nights poker nights Halloween parade, Memorial day, 4TH of July and Labor Day picnics, cleanup/work party at season opening and closing "
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  • Matthewgast
    "love it here in sparta. safe and clean great place for kids and family. the holiday season is amazing in the neighborhood and town"
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  • Denece F.
    "The schools are very good. The police work hard to keep Sparta a very safe community to live and raise a family in. excellent police. The people and churches are very Welcoming. The plaza and boardwalk are fun and relaxing. "
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  • Denece F.
    "Good schools, very safe neighborhood. Nice places to eat and the plaza and boardwalk are fun to visit."
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  • Pablo S.
    "Great Schools. Safe Neighborhood. You’ll need a car to get around. And if you have dogs, take them for a walk to another town. "
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  • Andrew J.
    "My commute is straightforward to Dover/Rockaway. Takes perhaps 30 minutes, also good distance to parisippany and Morristown "
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  • Jonathandreilly
    "There are many roads where you can walk your dog or go jogging. It’s a beautiful area with nice scenery. "
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  • Jilliam M.
    "Pleasant scenery, quiet Short 15 minutes Occasional bus, jogger or child playing Enjoyable roads are maintained "
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  • Gary.k.tsui
    "People walk around with their dogs all the time. Everyone is generally very friendly and will pick up after their dogs."
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  • Charles M.
    "I commute 1 hour each way to work. Public transportation. is limited in Sparta. There is bus service out of Sparta but the nearest train service is in Dover approximately 20 minutes away"
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  • Claridilia V.
    "My neighborhood is beautiful. It is also safe and peaceful. In addition, the greenery and homes make the town even more appealing."
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  • Cristina
    "Great schools, the district invests a decent amount of money to provide students with music, art and other extracurricular programs.Great area for kids to grow up; very safe, plenty of parks and a safe town center with a movie theatre, restaurants and more"
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  • Jeffrey W.
    "I work from home so I don't have a commute. I like this area as it's close to major highways and only about an hour outside of New York City. Very safe and allot of conveniences to local stores, restaurants and schools. Everything is very close and the town is well maintained. The town continues to grow and offer more and more amenities."
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  • Mark.acquadro
    " The neighborhoods are conducive for dogs. Wide open spaces, fresh air and pet friendly environment. Plenty of safe neighborhoods, parks and wooded areas. Many neighbors have multiple dogs and walk them regularly around town."
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  • Mark.acquadro
    "Unquestionably one of the most beautiful towns in NJ, with great schools, nice people and all the amenities "
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  • Josie D.
    "There are a lot of deer everywhere. No matter where you look or turn, your dog will see a deer which can make it hard to walk them. There are also a lot of cars which can be scary while walking your dog. "
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  • Jaclyn.Polis
    "I work in Secaucus, NJ so for me the commute is a bit long and draining sometimes but I wouldn't give up where I live over it! I truly love our town! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dogs are not welcome in all parks in town. There is no place where you can bring a dog and feel welcome. "
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  • Agentf35
    "This is a safe area with good schools. Beautiful lakes and friendly neighbors. Shopping is convenient and there is relatively easy access to major streets and highways. "
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  • Vicki Sweet
    "Our street is one of the better streets in Lake Mohawk. We have a fairly flat street. Kids play in the street because there is little traffic. Neighbors are friendly, and we are walking distance to the Lake with a beautiful beach and a lagoon. Boating is wonderful here."
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  • Pld42
    "nice, quiet most of the times but to many people drive way to fast on this road and it is extremely busy ! neighbors are very friendly . I don't care for the school district "
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  • Lyndsey
    "Spectacular Lake and Amenities....rare find in NJ; or really anywhere.Beautiful Bavarian Village with several resturants and the club offers activities for all ages 12 months of the year. Extremely safe . community with optional private Golf Club."
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  • Gweinstein249
    "Wonderful community to raise a family. Good schools.... Beautiful surroundings and very welcoming...."
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  • Agentf35
    "I have a no hassle commute 30 minutes each way. With few lights and easy access to I-80. Traffic in the area is usually light. "
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  • Mcelr11216
    "Outstanding schools, quiet neighborhoods, lots of community activities. Need to drive almost everywhere. Hiking, biking, walking and horseback trails in the area."
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  • Torivr
    "Beach parties, from cook outs to camping on the beach to salsa contests, there is always something going on! "
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  • Jeannetteburke
    "There are tons of kids in this neighborhood and they’re always playing ball, riding their bikes or walking around with their dogs. People are friendly—and the moms have a book club that meets monthly. "
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  • Aggiediaga
    "Lake Mohawk is a community full of activities both, for adults and children. Summer weekends feel vacation. Neighbors come together to help you find a missing pet or recommend a service. People are kind. Public schools are outstanding. "
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  • Rgmcclellan
    "I have lived in lake mohawk for almost 20 years and it is a great place to raise children. The beaches are a meeting place where you will socialize and get to know your neighbors quickly"
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  • Kslepian1140
    "Lots of room to walk your dog. Lots of green grass. Many dog owners in this area. Family areas open land open lakes etc. "
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  • Ekatz06
    "My family and I own a 2nd house here on Lake Mohawk. We live on Maple Parkway, which is a very calm and quiet street. The only downside is that if your house is 4-5 houses away from Beach 6, you can hear people."
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  • Sandy R.
    "Quiet, well maintained neighborhood of established homes. Yards about 1 acre, former apple and walnut orchards and farmland. "
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  • Jeannetteburke
    "We have black bears living in our backyard and we love it! Our property butts up against 17 acres of protected wetlands which is ideal for all sorts of wildlife. A quarter mike down the road you’ll find horse farms and pristine lakes. Our homes in our neighborhood are well-kept and there are school-age children everywhere. "
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Frequently asked questions about 197 Demarest Rd

  • What is 197 Demarest Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 197 Demarest Rd in Sparta, NJ is $550,300.
  • Is Sparta a buyer's or seller's market?
    Sparta is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Sparta?
    The median sale price in Sparta is $622K. That is up $55.92K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Sparta?
    Residents describe Sparta, NJ as well-kept, dog-friendly, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Sparta, NJ.
  • How big is the lot at 197 Demarest Rd?
    The lot at 197 Demarest Rd in Sparta, NJ is about 5 acres.
  • Does 197 Demarest Rd have a garage?
    Yes, 197 Demarest Rd in Sparta, NJ has a garage.

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