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Is Dorothy, NJ 08317 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Dorothy is a buyer’s market. With about 8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list50%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list110.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market37Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$272

The Dorothy housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Dorothy, NJ 08317 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Within Atlantic County, homes here sell faster than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 90%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Estell Manor 08319 (0% sold over asking) or Port Republic 08241 (0% sold over asking), while Minotola 08341 (60% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Absecon 08201Seller’s market $226 /sq ftAbsecon 08205Balanced $208 /sq ftAtlantic City 08401Buyer’s market $211 /sq ftBrigantine 08203Balanced $496 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Gibbsboro, NJ08026 · 31 miles away83% similarlarger · more homeowners Malaga, NJ08328 · 17 miles away78% similarcheaper homes ($89K less) · younger residents Estell Manor, NJ08319 · 2 miles away76% similarmore homeowners Pedricktown, NJ08067 · 39 miles away76% similarmore homeowners

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Questions about Dorothy real estate

Is Dorothy a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 8 months of supply in Dorothy, NJ 08317 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 Dorothy?

The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Dorothy sell over asking?

50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 110.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Dorothy?

About 2.15% of a home’s value a year in Atlantic County, where towns range from 0.70% to 3.39%, or roughly $8,620 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Dorothy?

The median sale price was $326,859 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $272 per square foot.

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