Is Whippany, NJ 07981 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Whippany is a seller’s market. With about 1 months of supply and 76% 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.
#14 of 112 ZIP codes in Essex, Morris, Union, Sussex & Hunterdon, NJ, and #20 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
The Whippany housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 76% of homes in Whippany, NJ 07981 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there was 1 month of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 26 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 61%, homes sold faster (19 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $774,665. Overall, Whippany is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Morris County, homes here sell faster than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 74%. On our competition score, Whippany ranks #15 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 97 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.
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Questions about Whippany real estate
Is Whippany a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there was 1 months of supply in Whippany, NJ 07981 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 Whippany?
The typical home went under contract in 15 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Whippany sell over asking?
76% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 106.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Whippany?
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 Whippany?
The median sale price was $774,665 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $444 per square foot.
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