Is Garwood, NJ 07027 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Garwood is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 84% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Heat score82/ 100

#23 of 112 ZIP codes in Essex, Morris, Union, Sussex & Hunterdon, NJ, and #49 of 531 across all the markets we track.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. How the heat score works

Months of supply1.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list84.2%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list106.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market21Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$422▼ −2.2% vs. last year

The Garwood housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 84% of homes in Garwood, NJ 07027 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 20 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 54%, homes sold faster (25 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $714,691. Overall, Garwood is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Union County, homes here sell faster than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Garwood ranks #57 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 93 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Elizabethport 07206 (58% sold over asking) or Linden 07036 (59% sold over asking), while New Providence 07974 (91% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Berkeley Heights 07922Seller’s market $504 /sq ftClark 07066Seller’s market $413 /sq ftCranford 07016Seller’s market $469 /sq ftElizabeth 07201Balanced $296 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Garwood real estate

Is Garwood a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Garwood, NJ 07027 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Garwood?

The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Garwood sell over asking?

84% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 106.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Garwood?

About 2.06% of a home’s value a year in Garwood Boro, Union County, or roughly $8,236 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Garwood?

The median sale price was $714,691 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $422 per square foot.

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