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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Middlesex County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Middlesex County, NJ

How much do homes in Middlesex County, NJ cost?

Median Sold Price

$521,370

$324/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$61,124(+13.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Middlesex County have sold for 13.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Middlesex County was $521,370 in November 2024, up 13.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $324.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $215K$251K
+16.7%
2 $345K$385K
+11.6%
3 $460K$521.5K
+13.4%
4 $588.5K$650K
+10.4%
5+ $750K$835K
+11.3%

Summary: Middlesex County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Middlesex County
+13.3%
Somerset County
+11.4%
Monmouth County
+10.4%
Union County
+10.0%
Mercer County
+9.7%

Housing Supply in Middlesex County, NJ

How many homes are available in Middlesex County, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2,5322,465-2.6%

Summary: The Middlesex County real estate market had 2,465 homes for sale in November 2024, a 2.6% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 7976
-3.8%
2 620633
+2.1%
3 877825
-5.9%
4 666645
-3.2%
5+ 290286
-1.4%

Summary: The Middlesex County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 3.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
582480-17.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

133 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

51 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

296 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Middlesex County, you could pay more than the asking price. 61.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 480 homes were sold or pending in Middlesex County in November 2024, down by 17.5% month-over-month. Of the 480 sold homes, 28% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and 62% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Middlesex County, NJ

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
34 Days36 Days+5.0%

Summary: Homes in Middlesex County had an average of 36 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

233 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

167 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

27 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 480 homes were sold in Middlesex County; 49% of homes were sold within 30 days, 35% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% 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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