Is Budd Lake, NJ 07828 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Budd Lake is a seller’s market. With about 2.5 months of supply and 81% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Heat score81/ 100

#28 of 112 ZIP codes in Essex, Morris, Union, Sussex & Hunterdon, NJ, and #59 of 531 across all the markets we track.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. How the heat score works

Months of supply2.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list80.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list106.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market17Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$325▲ +8.2% vs. last year

The Budd Lake housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 81% of homes in Budd Lake, NJ 07828 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 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 fell from 84%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 9% to $624,730. Overall, Budd Lake is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Morris County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Budd Lake ranks #73 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 91 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hibernia 07842 (0% sold over asking) or New Vernon 07976 (20% sold over asking), while Kenvil 07847 (100% sold over asking) and Mount Tabor 07878 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Boonton 07005Seller’s market $365 /sq ftButler 07405Seller’s market $342 /sq ftCedar Knolls 07927Seller’s market $392 /sq ftChatham 07928Seller’s market $676 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Budd Lake real estate

Is Budd Lake a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.5 months of supply in Budd Lake, NJ 07828 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Budd Lake?

The typical home went under contract in 17 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Budd Lake sell over asking?

81% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 106.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Budd Lake?

About 2.00% of a home’s value a year in Morris County, where towns range from 0.98% to 2.84%, or roughly $8,016 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Budd Lake?

The median sale price was $624,730 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $325 per square foot.

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