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Matthew De Fede

Luxury Homes & Real Estate in New Jersey

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Top Realtor in northern NJ

22+ YEARS

Of Real Estate Experience

$600K - $2M

Price Range for the Last 24 Months

36 Sales

In the Last 12 Months

Meet Matthew

Meet Matthew

Broker | Owner

Matthew De Fede is a highly respected real estate broker and owner of Realty Executives Elite Homes, located in northern New Jersey. With over two decades of experience in the industry, he has built a reputation for being an expert in marketing and serving both first-time homebuyers and luxury clients.

As a Platinum Level Agent, Matthew is known for his exceptional attention to detail and his ability to guide clients through every step of the home buying and selling process.

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WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

I grew up in Nutley so I always saw Matt's advertisements. A couple of years ago, I got the chance to meet him at one of his networking meetings. Matt is a true professional. He really cares about his clients and helps them every step of the way. He helped my aunt sell her home in Nutley and she had nothing but great things to say. To me, the most impressive thing about Matt is that he is always willing ...

— Ryan P.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Great company and great people who are team players. First- Matt helped us find a tenant for our rental property during the pandemic! And recently helped us sell our home in Nutley. Matt is prompt and responsive He was always readily available. During our closing, Matt was quickly there to help solve an issue that occurred last minute. Marilyn, our buying agent was just as amazing, patient, thorough, and...

— Alison M.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

After seeing Matt's face on every billboard and advertisement while working out at the gym, I decided to call him to buy a condo for my mom and sell my house. Matt was very attentive, professional, and spot-on with the real estate market in Nutley. If you need someone to buy or sell, especially in Nutley, Matt is the person to call. I was extremely impressed with his attention to detail and his personali...

— Stefanie N.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Once we decided, we were going to put our house on the market, we called Matt to meet with him. He went over how he handles marketing homes and was very knowledgeable about today’s market. We decided to sign with Matt that same week. He immediately set up a photographer and had beautiful pictures posted. He did two back-to-back open houses and we had multiple offers after the second weekend. Matt was the...

— Terri F.

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Neighborhoods

Montclair

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Essex Fells

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North Caldwell

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Featured Properties

For Sale
MLS® 25014902
Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Ridgewood

$20,000,000

24 Club Way, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
8 Beds 10 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3961094

$20,000,000

24 Club Way, Cedar Grove Twp, NJ 07009
8 Beds 10 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 25015226
Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Alpine

$18,500,000

19 Autumn Terrace, Alpine, NJ 07620
8 Beds 9 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 24015758
Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Alpine

$18,000,000

887 Closter Dock Road, Alpine, NJ 07620
11 Beds 15.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 24008738
Courtesy of Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Englewood Cliffs

$16,250,000

23 Tamarack Road, Alpine, NJ 07620
8 Beds 10.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 22007385
Courtesy of Compass New Jersey, LLC-Tenafly

$16,000,000

12 The Esplanade, Alpine, NJ 07620
7 Beds 9.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 24035565
Courtesy of Keller Williams Valley Realty

$15,975,000

125 Chestnut Ridge Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458
7 Beds 11.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 24019216
Courtesy of Corcoran Infinity Properties

$15,880,000

38 Cambridge Way, Alpine, NJ 07620
6 Beds 8.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3956168

$14,000,000

00 Private Rd, Peapack Gladstone Boro, NJ 07977
9 Beds 10.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3848773

$13,750,000

450 Claremont Rd, Bernardsville Boro, NJ 07924
7 Beds 10.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 24036139
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker, Fort Lee

$12,799,000

23 Rio Vista Drive, Alpine, NJ 07620
6 Beds 8 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 25014559
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker, Fort Lee

$10,998,000

23 E Denison Drive, Saddle River, NJ 07458
6 Beds 9 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 25015809
Courtesy of Keller Williams City Views Realty

$9,995,000

388 Morrow Road, Englewood, NJ 07631
6 Beds 8.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3958755

$9,995,000

00 Private Lane, Bernardsville Boro, NJ 07924
6 Beds 12.5 Baths 25,444 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 3935057

$9,950,000

0 Private Road, Far Hills Boro, NJ 07931
6 Beds 7.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3900772

$9,950,000

12 Canfield Rd, Morris Twp, NJ 07960
8 Beds 10 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3927096

$8,000,000

455 Long Lane, Bedminster Twp, NJ 07931
10 Beds 11 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 24038912
Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Tenafly

$7,800,000

90 Essex Drive, Tenafly, NJ 07670
6 Beds 7 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 24025571
Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Tenafly

$7,750,000

196 Vaccaro Drive, Cresskill, NJ 07626
6 Beds 8 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 25016815
Courtesy of Weichert Realtors

$7,600,000

9 Woodhill Road, Tenafly, NJ 07670
8 Beds 9.5 Baths
Active Under Contract
MLS® 24006304
Courtesy of Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Englewood Cliffs

$7,500,000

80 Woodland Street, Tenafly, NJ 07670
6 Beds 8 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3951737

$7,400,000

74 Village Rd, Harding Twp, NJ 07976
10 Beds 10 Baths 13,000 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 23028776
Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate Group-Franklin Lakes

$7,360,000

1055 High Mountain Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
9 Beds 11.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3928024

$7,200,000

50 Laura Dr, Cedar Grove Twp, NJ 07009
8 Beds 10.5 Baths 14,000 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 3954388

$7,200,000

11 Grasmere Ct, Livingston Twp, NJ 07039
6 Beds 9 Baths 17,200 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 25003430
Courtesy of Serhant New Jersey LLC

$6,999,999

104 Chestnut Ridge Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458
5 Beds 7.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3943906

$6,999,999

104 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Saddle River Boro, NJ 07458
5 Beds 7.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 25006667
Courtesy of RE/MAX Properties Plus

$6,800,000

158 Oxford Drive, Tenafly, NJ 07670
7 Beds 7.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 24038746
Courtesy of Serhant New Jersey LLC

$6,750,000

4 Penobscott Place, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
5 Beds 6.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3938641

$6,750,000

4 Penobscott Pl, Franklin Lakes Boro, NJ 07417
5 Beds 6.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 25014914
Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate Group-Franklin Lakes

$6,550,000

340 Indian Trail Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
7 Beds 9 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 24022594
Courtesy of Terrie O'Connor Realtors-Wyckoff

$6,500,000

11 Charlottesburg Road, Rockaway Township, NJ 07005
5 Beds 3.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3913438

$6,500,000

23 Charlottesburg Rd, Rockaway Twp, NJ 07005
5 Beds 3.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 24026231
Courtesy of Keller Williams City Views Realty

$6,500,000

10 E Hill Court, Cresskill, NJ 07626
7 Beds 8.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 24013597
Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Tenafly

$6,450,000

142 Hoover Drive, Cresskill, NJ 07626
7 Beds 9.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 25002443
Courtesy of Serhant New Jersey LLC

$6,300,000

88 S Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
8 Beds 8.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3954210

$6,300,000

88 SOUTH MOUNTAIN AVE, Montclair Twp, NJ 07042
8 Beds 8.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3940493

$6,250,000

40 Highland Ave, Millburn Twp, NJ 07078
10 Beds 7 Baths 11,076 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 25000348
Courtesy of EXP Realty, LLC

$6,250,000

40 Highland Avenue, Millburn, NJ 07078
10 Beds 7 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3907151

$6,000,000

280 Lambertville Headquarter, Delaware Twp, NJ 08559
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 5,592 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
MLS® 23021317
Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate Group-Edgewater

$5,995,000

19 Allison Road, Alpine, NJ 07620
5 Beds 7 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 24012135
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker, Fort Lee

$5,990,000

1-11 Hamilton Avenue, Weehawken, NJ 07086
6 Beds 5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 25000908
Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair

$5,975,000

25 Prospect Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
10 Beds 11.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3940504

$5,975,000

25 Prospect Ave, Montclair Twp, NJ 07042
10 Beds 11.5 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 24030293
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker, Allendale/Saddle River Valley

$5,900,000

51 Chestnut Ridge Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458
5 Beds 7 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 3964253

$5,900,000

770 Pottersville Rd, Chester Twp, NJ 07931
6 Beds 9 Baths 8,055 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 3912607

$5,900,000

31 Island Trl, Sparta Twp, NJ 07871
5 Beds 6.5 Baths 7,500 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 3944439

$5,800,000

330 HARTSHORN DRIVE, Millburn Twp, NJ 07078
7 Beds 7 Baths 9,000 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 24021176
Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Tenafly

$5,800,000

645 Summit Street, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
6 Beds 8 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 25003721
Courtesy of Serhant New Jersey LLC

$5,800,000

330 Hartshorn Drive, Millburn, NJ 07078
7 Beds 7 Baths

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Work With Matthew

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a luxury client, Matthew De Fede is the go-to real estate broker in northern New Jersey. With his extensive experience, unparalleled market knowledge, and commitment to his client's success, Matthew is the perfect choice for anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the area.

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Matthew De Fede

(973) 846-0065

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653 FRANKLIN AVE
NUTLEY NJ 07110