Is Ventnor City, NJ 08406 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Ventnor City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Ventnor City, NJ 08406 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 79 days and there were 7.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 45 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 30%, homes sold more slowly (56 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $656,966. Overall, Ventnor City is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Atlantic County, homes here sell more slowly than in 81% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 76%. On our competition score, Ventnor City ranks #442 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 15 out of 100).

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) and Dorothy 08317 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.