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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Somerset is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Somerset, NJ

How much do homes in Somerset, NJ cost?

Median Sold Price

$520,000

$306/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$55,000(+11.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Somerset have sold for 11.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Somerset was $520,000 in December 2024, up 11.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $306.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $182K$230K
+26.4%
2 $415K$451.2K
+8.7%
3 $475K$565K
+18.9%
4 $584.5K$622.5K
+6.5%
5+ $730K$651.2K
-10.8%

Summary: Somerset housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 26.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 18.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 10.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

South Bound Brook
+22.1%
Somerset
+11.8%
Franklin Township
+8.6%
Franklin Park
+2.0%

Housing Supply in Somerset, NJ

How many homes are available in Somerset, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
153125-18.3%

Summary: The Somerset real estate market had 125 homes for sale in December 2024, a 18.3% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 6652
-21.2%
3 4334
-20.9%
4 3729
-21.6%
5+ 69
+50.0%

Summary: The Somerset housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 21.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 20.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 21.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 50%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
4743-8.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

10 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

28 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Somerset, you could pay more than the asking price. 65.1% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 43 homes were sold or pending in Somerset in December 2024, down by 8.5% month-over-month. Of the 43 sold homes, 23% were sold under asking, 12% were sold at asking, and 65% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Somerset, NJ

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
40 Days16 Days-59.3%

Summary: Homes in Somerset had an average of 16 days on market in Dec 2024, down by 59.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

10 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During December 2024, 43 homes were sold in Somerset; 23% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% 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.

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