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 buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Cape May County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Cape May County is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Cape May County, NJ

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

Median Sold Price

$719,354

$556/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$15,156(-2.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Cape May County have sold for 2.1% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Cape May County was $719,354 in November 2024, down 2.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $556.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $305K$337K
+10.5%
2 $490K$515K
+5.1%
3 $739.5K$734.9K
-0.6%
4 $1.1M$997K
-9.4%
5+ $1.6M$1.8M
+10.3%

Summary: Cape May County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 9.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Atlantic County
+22.1%
Cumberland County
+10.1%
Cape May County
-2.1%

Housing Supply in Cape May County, NJ

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

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
525482-8.2%

Summary: The Cape May County real estate market had 482 homes for sale in November 2024, a 8.2% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 4138
-7.3%
2 6360
-4.8%
3 153137
-10.5%
4 131126
-3.8%
5+ 137121
-11.7%

Summary: The Cape May County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 7.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 11.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
10564-39.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

44 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 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. 78.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 64 homes were sold or pending in Cape May County in November 2024, down by 39.0% month-over-month. Of the 56 sold homes, 79% were sold under asking, 9% were sold at asking, and 13% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
36 Days84 Days+132.1%

Summary: Homes in Cape May County had an average of 84 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 132.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

27 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

22 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

15 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 November 2024, 64 homes were sold in Cape May County; 42% of homes were sold within 30 days, 34% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 23% 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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