Is Barnegat Light, NJ 08006 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Barnegat Light is a balanced market. With about 4.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
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 Barnegat Light housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Barnegat Light, NJ 08006 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 81 days and there were 4.8 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (32 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $1,808,218. Overall, Barnegat Light is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Ocean County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Lakehurst 08733 (67% sold over asking) and Pine Beach 08741 (64% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Barnegat 08005Seller’s market $267 /sq ftBayville 08721Seller’s market $329 /sq ftBeach Haven 08008Balanced $1,112 /sq ftBeachwood 08722Seller’s market $320 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Barnegat Light is
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Questions about Barnegat Light real estate
Is Barnegat Light a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in Barnegat Light, NJ 08006 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 Light?
The typical home went under contract in 81 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Barnegat Light sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Barnegat Light?
About 0.59% of a home’s value a year in Barnegat Light Boro, Ocean County, or roughly $2,376 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Barnegat Light?
The median sale price was $1,808,218 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $1,049 per square foot.
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