Is Scotch Plains Township, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Scotch Plains Township is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Scotch Plains Township has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Scotch Plains Township, NJ

How much do homes in Scotch Plains Township, NJ cost?

Median Sold Price

$769,000

$398/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$53,500(+7.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Scotch Plains Township have sold for 7.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Scotch Plains Township was $769,000 in October 2024, up 7.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $398.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $282K$370K
+31.2%
2 $442K$497.5K
+12.6%
3 $583.7K$650K
+11.3%
4 $760K$835K
+9.9%
5+ $1.2M$1.2M
-0.5%

Summary: Scotch Plains Township housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 31.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 0.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Watchung
+25.5%
Westfield
+17.7%
Fanwood
+11.2%
Scotch Plains
+8.2%
Scotch Plains Township
+7.5%

Housing Supply in Scotch Plains Township, NJ

How many homes are available in Scotch Plains Township, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
6278+25.8%

Summary: The Scotch Plains Township real estate market had 78 homes for sale in October 2024, a 25.8% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 56
+20.0%
3 1224
+100.0%
4 2125
+19.0%
5+ 2322
-4.3%

Summary: The Scotch Plains Township 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 increased by 20%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 19%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 4.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1914-26.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: A total of 14 homes were sold or pending in Scotch Plains Township in October 2024, down by 26.3% month-over-month. Of the 14 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 50% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Scotch Plains Township, NJ

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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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