Is Layton, NJ 07851 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Layton is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 months of supply and 67% 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.
Not ranked this month. Fewer than 15 sales in the 3-month window, so the numbers can swing too much to compare fairly. How the heat score works
The Layton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 67% of homes in Layton, NJ 07851 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 129 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (72 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $414,821. Overall, Layton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Sussex County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 89%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Augusta 07822 (0% sold over asking) or Vernon 07462 (30% sold over asking), while Andover 07821 (71% sold over asking) and Stanhope 07874 (69% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Andover 07821Seller’s market $292 /sq ftAugusta 07822Seller’s market $357 /sq ftBranchville 07826Balanced $289 /sq ftFranklin 07416Seller’s market $234 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Layton is
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Questions about Layton real estate
Is Layton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Layton, NJ 07851 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 Layton?
The typical home went under contract in 129 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Layton sell over asking?
67% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Layton?
About 2.31% of a home’s value a year in Sussex County, where towns range from 0.43% to 2.94%, or roughly $9,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Layton?
The median sale price was $414,821 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $194 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology