Is Tuckerton, NJ 08087 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Tuckerton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Tuckerton, NJ 08087 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 151 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 34%, homes sold more slowly (29 days then) and the median sale price rose 18% to $461,856. Overall, Tuckerton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Ocean County, homes here sell more slowly than in 68% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 68%. On our competition score, Tuckerton ranks #382 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 56 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.