Is New Brunswick, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing New Brunswick is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

At the same time last year, New Brunswick was a Neutral Market.

Key Takeaway

New Brunswick is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in New Brunswick, NJ

How much do homes in New Brunswick, NJ cost?

Median Sold Price

$357,500

$277/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$42,000(+13.3%)

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: The median home sold price in New Brunswick was $357,500 in March 2024, up 13.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $277.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $200K$210K
+5.0%
2 $280K$310.5K
+10.9%
3 $330K$375K
+13.6%
4 $380K$430K
+13.2%
5+ $655K$535K
-18.3%

Summary: New Brunswick housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 13.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 18.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

New Brunswick
+13.3%
Highland Park
+10.4%
East Brunswick
+10.2%
North Brunswick
+6.9%
North Brunswick Township
+6.5%

Housing Supply in New Brunswick, NJ

How many homes are available in New Brunswick, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
6774+10.4%

Summary: The New Brunswick real estate market had 74 homes for sale in March 2024, a 10.4% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 22
0.0%
2 2227
+22.7%
3 2224
+9.1%
4 89
+12.5%
5+ 1312
-7.7%

Summary: The New Brunswick housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 22.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
67+16.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

0 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in New Brunswick, you could pay more than the asking price. 100% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 7 homes were sold or pending in New Brunswick in March 2024, up by 16.7% month-over-month. Of the 7 sold homes, 0% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 100% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for New Brunswick, NJ

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

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
40 Days27 Days-31.1%

Summary: Homes in New Brunswick had an average of 27 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 31.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

4 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

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

Summary: During March 2024, 7 homes were sold in New Brunswick; 57% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% 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 22 Days Ago

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