Is Somerset County, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since May 2023
Since last year, Somerset County has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Somerset County, NJ
How much do homes in Somerset County, NJ cost?
Median Sold Price
$578,850
$294/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since May 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Somerset County was $578,850 in May 2024, up 12.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $294.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $218.2K | $260K | +19.1% |
2 Bedrooms | $360.1K | $414.1K | +15.0% |
3 Bedrooms | $475K | $528.1K | +11.2% |
4 Bedrooms | $722.8K | $813.5K | +12.5% |
5+ Bedrooms | $1.0M | $1.1M | +8.8% |
Summary: Somerset County housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 19.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 15%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.8%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Somerset County | $512.8K | $578.8K | +12.9% |
Morris County | $570.5K | $636.7K | +11.6% |
Middlesex County | $441.2K | $490.1K | +11.1% |
Union County | $505.8K | $559.9K | +10.7% |
Hunterdon County | $505.5K | $540K | +6.8% |
Housing Supply in Somerset County, NJ
How many homes are available in Somerset County, NJ?
Number of Homes For Sale
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
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1,027 | 1,189 | +15.8% |
Summary: The Somerset County real estate market had 1,189 homes for sale in May 2024, a 15.8% increase compared to April 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 21 | 22 | +4.8% |
2 Bedrooms | 228 | 244 | +7.0% |
3 Bedrooms | 286 | 310 | +8.4% |
4 Bedrooms | 310 | 372 | +20.0% |
5+ Bedrooms | 182 | 241 | +32.4% |
Summary: The Somerset County housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 20%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 32.4%.
Number of Homes Sold
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
231 | 233 | +0.9% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
39 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
14 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
180 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 233 homes were sold or pending in Somerset County in May 2024, up by 0.9% month-over-month. Of the 233 sold homes, 17% were sold under asking, 6% were sold at asking, and 77% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Somerset County, NJ
How long does it take to sell a home in Somerset County, NJ?
Average Sale Time
May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
28 Days | 20 Days | -29.1% |
Summary: Homes in Somerset County had an average of 20 days on market in May 2024, down by 29.1% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
25 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During May 2024, 233 homes were sold in Somerset County; 11% of homes were sold within 30 days, 1% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.