Is Hillside, NJ 07205 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Hillside housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 66% of homes in Hillside, NJ 07205 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 36 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 61%, homes sold faster (45 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $609,736. Overall, Hillside is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Union County, homes here sell more slowly than in 68% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Hillside ranks #198 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 79 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.