Is Irvington, NJ 07111 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Irvington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 54% of homes in Irvington, NJ 07111 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 6.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 74 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 78%, homes sold more slowly (55 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $494,786. Overall, Irvington is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Essex County, homes here sell more slowly than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 90%. On our competition score, Irvington ranks #368 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 59 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.