Is Cape May County, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Cape May County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Cape May County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Cape May County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Cape May County, NJ

How much do homes in Cape May County, NJ cost?

Median Sold Price

$717,496

$554/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$32,503(-4.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Cape May County have sold for 4.3% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Cape May County was $717,496 in October 2024, down 4.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $554.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $300K$345K
+15.0%
2 $482.3K$515K
+6.8%
3 $745K$737K
-1.1%
4 $1.1M$995K
-9.5%
5+ $1.6M$1.8M
+7.1%

Summary: Cape May County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 15%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 9.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Atlantic County
+22.0%
Cumberland County
+9.1%
Cape May County
-4.3%

Housing Supply in Cape May County, NJ

How many homes are available in Cape May County, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
500523+4.6%

Summary: The Cape May County real estate market had 523 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.6% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 3439
+14.7%
2 5960
+1.7%
3 157154
-1.9%
4 126133
+5.6%
5+ 124137
+10.5%

Summary: The Cape May County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 14.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
92102+10.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

51 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

18 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

17 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Cape May County, you may be able to get a good deal. 59.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 102 homes were sold or pending in Cape May County in October 2024, up by 10.9% month-over-month. Of the 86 sold homes, 59% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Cape May County, NJ

How long does it take to sell a home in Cape May County, NJ?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
42 Days51 Days+19.4%

Summary: Homes in Cape May County had an average of 51 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 19.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

59 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

26 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

17 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Cape May County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 102 homes were sold in Cape May County; 58% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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