Is Belleville, NJ 07109 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Belleville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 70% of homes in Belleville, NJ 07109 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 84 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 83%, homes sold faster (63 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $529,771. Overall, Belleville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Essex County, homes here sell more slowly than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Belleville ranks #189 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 80 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.