Is Plainsboro, NJ 08536 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Plainsboro is a balanced market. With about 4.1 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
#107 of 110 ZIP codes in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean & Somerset, NJ, and #505 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 Plainsboro housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 26% of homes in Plainsboro, NJ 08536 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 58 days and there were 4.1 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. That’s based on 43 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 49%, homes sold more slowly (54 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $734,682. Overall, Plainsboro is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Middlesex County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Plainsboro ranks #405 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 49 out of 100).
Nearby, Sewaren 07077 (100% sold over asking) and Middlesex 08846 (87% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Plainsboro real estate
Is Plainsboro a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.1 months of supply in Plainsboro, NJ 08536 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 Plainsboro?
The typical home went under contract in 58 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Plainsboro sell over asking?
26% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Plainsboro?
About 2.29% of a home’s value a year in Plainsboro Twp, Middlesex County, or roughly $9,176 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Plainsboro?
The median sale price was $734,682 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $404 per square foot.
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