Is Rockaway, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Rockaway is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Rockaway, NJ

How much do homes in Rockaway, NJ cost?

Median Sold Price

$510,000

$336/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$60,000(+13.3%)

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: The median home sold price in Rockaway was $510,000 in October 2024, up 13.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $336.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $310K$348.1K
+12.3%
2 $397.5K$435K
+9.4%
3 $431K$511K
+18.6%
4 $550K$650K
+18.2%
5+ $662.5K$802.5K
+21.1%

Summary: Rockaway housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 18.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 18.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 21.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Rockaway Township
+14.4%
Rockaway
+13.3%
Denville Township
+4.8%
Denville
+1.6%

Housing Supply in Rockaway, NJ

How many homes are available in Rockaway, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
10697-8.5%

Summary: The Rockaway real estate market had 97 homes for sale in October 2024, a 8.5% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 88
0.0%
2 3231
-3.1%
3 4531
-31.1%
4 1523
+53.3%
5+ 64
-33.3%

Summary: The Rockaway housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 31.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 53.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3328-15.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

20 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Rockaway, you could pay more than the asking price. 71.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 28 homes were sold or pending in Rockaway in October 2024, down by 15.2% month-over-month. Of the 28 sold homes, 7% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 71% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Rockaway, NJ

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 28 homes were sold in Rockaway; 4% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% 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 16 Days Ago

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