Is Manahawkin, NJ 08050 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Manahawkin is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 32% 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.
#83 of 110 ZIP codes in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean & Somerset, NJ, and #437 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 Manahawkin housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Manahawkin, NJ 08050 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 125 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 36%, homes sold faster (28 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $649,619. Overall, Manahawkin is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Ocean County, homes here sell faster than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Manahawkin ranks #308 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 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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Barnegat 08005Seller’s market $267 /sq ftBarnegat Light 08006Balanced $1,049 /sq ftBayville 08721Seller’s market $329 /sq ftBeach Haven 08008Balanced $1,112 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Manahawkin nearby
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Questions about Manahawkin real estate
Is Manahawkin a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Manahawkin, NJ 08050 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 Manahawkin?
The typical home went under contract in 25 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Manahawkin sell over asking?
32% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Manahawkin?
About 1.47% of a home’s value a year in Ocean County, where towns range from 0.53% to 2.12%, or roughly $5,876 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Manahawkin?
The median sale price was $649,619 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $327 per square foot.
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