Is Ocean City, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Ocean City is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Ocean City was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Ocean City, NJ

How much do homes in Ocean City, NJ cost?

Median Sold Price

$915,800

$692/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$65,816(+7.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Ocean City have sold for 7.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Ocean City was $915,800 in November 2024, up 7.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $692.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $329.9K$349K
+5.8%
2 $560K$577.5K
+3.1%
3 $800K$875K
+9.4%
4 $1.2M$1.2M
+5.2%
5+ $1.6M$1.9M
+18.2%

Summary: Ocean City housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 18.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Ocean City
+7.7%
Egg Harbor Township
+6.0%

Housing Supply in Ocean City, NJ

How many homes are available in Ocean City, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
291264-9.3%

Summary: The Ocean City real estate market had 264 homes for sale in November 2024, a 9.3% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 2320
-13.0%
2 3627
-25.0%
3 7166
-7.0%
4 6466
+3.1%
5+ 9785
-12.4%

Summary: The Ocean City housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 13%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 12.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
6133-45.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

20 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Ocean City, you may be able to get a good deal. 69% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 33 homes were sold or pending in Ocean City in November 2024, down by 45.9% month-over-month. Of the 29 sold homes, 69% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 17% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Ocean City, NJ

How long does it take to sell a home in Ocean City, NJ?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
30 Days74 Days+147.8%

Summary: Homes in Ocean City had an average of 74 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 147.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

14 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 33 homes were sold in Ocean City; 42% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 24% 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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