Is Linden, NJ 07036 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Linden is a seller’s market. With about 3.8 months of supply and 59% 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.
#96 of 112 ZIP codes in Essex, Morris, Union, Sussex & Hunterdon, NJ, and #340 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
The Linden housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 59% of homes in Linden, NJ 07036 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 3.8 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 rose from 56%, homes sold faster (34 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $549,762. Overall, Linden is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Union County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 96%. On our competition score, Linden ranks #222 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 78 out of 100).
Nearby, New Providence 07974 (91% sold over asking) and Berkeley Heights 07922 (85% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Linden real estate
Is Linden a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.8 months of supply in Linden, NJ 07036 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 Linden?
The typical home went under contract in 29 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Linden sell over asking?
59% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Linden?
About 2.04% of a home’s value a year in Linden City, Union County, or roughly $8,148 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Linden?
The median sale price was $549,762 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $463 per square foot.
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