Is Surf City, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Surf City is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

At the same time last year, Surf City was a Neutral Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Surf City, NJ

How much do homes in Surf City, NJ cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,755,000

$835/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$205,000(+13.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Surf City have sold for 13.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Surf City was $1,755,000 in March 2024, up 13.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $835.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 -$401K
N/A
2 $925K$849.5K
-8.2%
3 $999K$1.4M
+45.1%
4 $1.9M$1.4M
-26.2%
5+ $2.5M$2.3M
-10.1%

Summary: Surf City housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 45.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 26.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 10.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Surf City
+13.2%
Stafford Township
+11.8%
Long Beach Township
+11.4%

Housing Supply in Surf City, NJ

How many homes are available in Surf City, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
4140-2.4%

Summary: The Surf City real estate market had 40 homes for sale in March 2024, a 2.4% decrease compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 11
0.0%
3 89
+12.5%
4 1714
-17.6%
5+ 1415
+7.1%

Summary: The Surf City 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 remained the same, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 17.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
38+166.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

7 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Surf City, you may be able to get a good deal. 87.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 8 homes were sold or pending in Surf City in March 2024, up by 166.7% month-over-month. Of the 8 sold homes, 88% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 13% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Surf City, NJ

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

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
36 Days82 Days+125.8%

Summary: Homes in Surf City had an average of 82 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 125.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

2 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Surf City has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During March 2024, 8 homes were sold in Surf City; 25% of homes were sold within 30 days, 38% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 38% 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 25 Days Ago

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