Is Caldwell, NJ 07006 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Caldwell housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 71% of homes in Caldwell, NJ 07006 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 1.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 72 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 75%, homes sold faster (56 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $804,652. Overall, Caldwell is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Essex County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Caldwell ranks #34 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 94 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Newark 07102 (25% sold over asking) or Essex Fells 07021 (33% sold over asking), while Glen Ridge 07028 (100% sold over asking) and Montclair 07043 (94% sold over asking) are even more competitive.