Is New Brunswick, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing New Brunswick is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, New Brunswick was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in New Brunswick, NJ

How much do homes in New Brunswick, NJ cost?

Median Sold Price

$411,000

$314/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$61,000(+17.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in New Brunswick have sold for 17.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in New Brunswick was $411,000 in November 2024, up 17.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $314.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $210K$240K
+14.3%
2 $298.7K$325K
+8.8%
3 $345K$425K
+23.2%
4 $450K$515K
+14.4%
5+ $601.5K$695K
+15.5%

Summary: New Brunswick housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 23.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

New Brunswick
+17.4%
Highland Park
+16.1%
North Brunswick
+11.9%
North Brunswick Township
+11.0%
East Brunswick
+7.1%

Housing Supply in New Brunswick, NJ

How many homes are available in New Brunswick, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
80800.0%

Summary: The New Brunswick real estate market had 80 homes for sale in November 2024, the same as October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 46
+50.0%
2 2325
+8.7%
3 3227
-15.6%
4 1213
+8.3%
5+ 99
0.0%

Summary: The New Brunswick housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 15.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1710-41.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in New Brunswick, you could pay more than the asking price. 50% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 10 homes were sold or pending in New Brunswick in November 2024, down by 41.2% month-over-month. Of the 10 sold homes, 30% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 50% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for New Brunswick, NJ

How long does it take to sell a home in New Brunswick, NJ?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
59 Days21 Days-63.5%

Summary: Homes in New Brunswick had an average of 21 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 63.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

7 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 10 homes were sold in New Brunswick; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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 17 Days Ago

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