Is Rahway, NJ 07065 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Rahway is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 months of supply and 61% 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.
#85 of 112 ZIP codes in Essex, Morris, Union, Sussex & Hunterdon, NJ, and #289 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 Rahway housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 61% of homes in Rahway, NJ 07065 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 2.3 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 was about the same (61% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 7% to $562,257. Overall, Rahway is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Union County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Rahway ranks #161 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 84 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) and Berkeley Heights 07922 (85% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Rahway real estate
Is Rahway a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Rahway, NJ 07065 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 Rahway?
The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Rahway sell over asking?
61% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Rahway?
About 2.54% of a home’s value a year in Rahway City, Union County, or roughly $10,168 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Rahway?
The median sale price was $562,257 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $395 per square foot.
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