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 neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

At the same time last year, New Brunswick was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick, NJ

How much do homes in New Brunswick, NJ cost?

Median Sold Price

$385,000

$287/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$63,500(+19.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in New Brunswick have sold for 19.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in New Brunswick was $385,000 in May 2024, up 19.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $287.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $200K$210K
+5.0%
2 $285K$311K
+9.1%
3 $330K$397.3K
+20.4%
4 $380.5K$475K
+24.8%
5+ $642K$550K
-14.3%

Summary: New Brunswick housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 20.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 24.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

New Brunswick
+19.8%
East Brunswick
+14.5%
Highland Park
+9.7%
North Brunswick
+7.5%
North Brunswick Township
+6.8%

Housing Supply in New Brunswick, NJ

How many homes are available in New Brunswick, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
7274+2.8%

Summary: The New Brunswick real estate market had 74 homes for sale in May 2024, a 2.8% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 13
+200.0%
2 2423
-4.2%
3 2322
-4.3%
4 1311
-15.4%
5+ 1115
+36.4%

Summary: The New Brunswick housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 200%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 4.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 15.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 36.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1511-26.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

6 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. 54.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 11 homes were sold or pending in New Brunswick in May 2024, down by 26.7% month-over-month. Of the 11 sold homes, 27% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and 55% 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

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
30 Days23 Days-22.1%

Summary: Homes in New Brunswick had an average of 23 days on market in May 2024, down by 22.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

8 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 May 2024, 11 homes were sold in New Brunswick; 73% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% 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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