Is Long Branch, NJ 07740 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Long Branch housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Long Branch, NJ 07740 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 6.3 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 70 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (26% then), homes sold faster (43 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $739,680. Overall, Long Branch is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Monmouth County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 93%. On our competition score, Long Branch ranks #402 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 51 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Deal 07723 (0% sold over asking) or Allenhurst 07711 (0% sold over asking), while Roosevelt 08555 (100% sold over asking) and Fair Haven 07704 (81% sold over asking) are even more competitive.