Is Sussex County, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Sussex County is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Sussex County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Sussex County is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Sussex County, NJ

How much do homes in Sussex County, NJ cost?

Median Sold Price

$400,000

$237/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$47,979(+13.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Sussex County have sold for 13.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Sussex County was $400,000 in November 2024, up 13.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $237.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $180K$210K
+16.7%
2 $265.7K$309.7K
+16.6%
3 $361.2K$410K
+13.5%
4 $496.4K$547.5K
+10.3%
5+ $625K$662.5K
+6.0%

Summary: Sussex County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 16.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Sussex County
+13.6%
Morris County
+11.4%
Passaic County
+10.7%
Orange County
+5.6%

Housing Supply in Sussex County, NJ

How many homes are available in Sussex County, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
793777-2.0%

Summary: The Sussex County real estate market had 777 homes for sale in November 2024, a 2.0% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 5143
-15.7%
2 175173
-1.1%
3 315319
+1.3%
4 203188
-7.4%
5+ 4954
+10.2%

Summary: The Sussex County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 15.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 7.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
185129-30.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

34 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

24 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

71 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Sussex County, you could pay more than the asking price. 55% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 129 homes were sold or pending in Sussex County in November 2024, down by 30.3% month-over-month. Of the 129 sold homes, 26% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 55% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Sussex County, NJ

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

0 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

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Sussex County has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During November 2024, 129 homes were sold in Sussex County; 0% of homes were sold within 30 days, 2% 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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