Is Barnegat, NJ 08005 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Barnegat is a seller’s market. With about 2.9 months of supply and 43% 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.
#77 of 110 ZIP codes in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean & Somerset, NJ, and #398 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 Barnegat housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Barnegat, NJ 08005 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 119 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 40%, homes sold faster (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 1% to $486,789. Overall, Barnegat is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Ocean County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Barnegat ranks #246 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 75 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Barnegat Light 08006 (0% sold over asking) or Mantoloking 08738 (8% sold over asking), while Lakehurst 08733 (67% sold over asking) and Pine Beach 08741 (64% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Nearby markets
Barnegat Light 08006Balanced $1,049 /sq ftBayville 08721Seller’s market $329 /sq ftBeach Haven 08008Balanced $1,112 /sq ftBeachwood 08722Seller’s market $320 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Barnegat nearby
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Questions about Barnegat real estate
Is Barnegat a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.9 months of supply in Barnegat, NJ 08005 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 Barnegat?
The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Barnegat sell over asking?
43% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Barnegat?
About 1.85% of a home’s value a year in Barnegat Twp, Ocean County, or roughly $7,392 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Barnegat?
The median sale price was $486,789 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $267 per square foot.
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