Is Oakland, NJ 07436 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Oakland housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 74% of homes in Oakland, NJ 07436 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 32 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 72%, homes sold faster (69 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $787,159. Overall, Oakland is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Bergen County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 78%. On our competition score, Oakland ranks #178 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 81 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Alpine 07620 (0% sold over asking) or Moonachie 07074 (0% sold over asking), while South Hackensack 07606 (100% sold over asking) and Waldwick 07463 (86% sold over asking) are even more competitive.