Is Cape May County, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since March 2023
At the same time last year, Cape May County was a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Cape May County, NJ
How much do homes in Cape May County, NJ cost?
Median Sold Price
$755,000
$569/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since March 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Cape May County was $755,000 in March 2024, up 2.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $569.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $302K | $310K | +2.6% |
2 Bedrooms | $457.5K | $475K | +3.8% |
3 Bedrooms | $678.3K | $711.7K | +4.9% |
4 Bedrooms | $999.9K | $999.9K | 0.0% |
5+ Bedrooms | $1.9M | $1.8M | -7.5% |
Summary: Cape May County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.9%, 4 bedroom homes did not change, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.5%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Atlantic County | $300.5K | $336.5K | +12.0% |
Cumberland County | $220.3K | $239.9K | +8.9% |
Cape May County | $734.8K | $755K | +2.7% |
Housing Supply in Cape May County, NJ
How many homes are available in Cape May County, NJ?
Number of Homes For Sale
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
571 | 626 | +9.6% |
Summary: The Cape May County real estate market had 626 homes for sale in March 2024, a 9.6% increase compared to February 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 49 | 52 | +6.1% |
2 Bedrooms | 79 | 85 | +7.6% |
3 Bedrooms | 169 | 187 | +10.7% |
4 Bedrooms | 118 | 133 | +12.7% |
5+ Bedrooms | 156 | 169 | +8.3% |
Summary: The Cape May County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.3%.
Number of Homes Sold
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
61 | 77 | +26.2% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
42 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
9 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
15 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 77 homes were sold or pending in Cape May County in March 2024, up by 26.2% month-over-month. Of the 66 sold homes, 64% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 23% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Cape May County, NJ
How long does it take to sell a home in Cape May County, NJ?
Average Sale Time
Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
62 Days | 66 Days | +6.9% |
Summary: Homes in Cape May County had an average of 66 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 6.9% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
45 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
14 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
18 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During March 2024, 77 homes were sold in Cape May County; 58% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 23% of homes were sold over 90 days.