Is Trenton, NJ 08620 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Trenton is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 59% 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.
More competitive than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #138 of 444 in the state.
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. See the breakdown
The Trenton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 59% of homes in Trenton, NJ 08620 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 35 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 48%, homes sold more slowly (25 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $464,799. Overall, Trenton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Mercer County, homes here sell faster than in 84% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 95%. On our competition score, Trenton ranks #138 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 86 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Trenton 08608 (0% sold over asking) or Titusville 08560 (18% sold over asking), while Princeton 08542 (64% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Trenton real estate
Is Trenton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Trenton, NJ 08620 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 Trenton?
The typical home went under contract in 31 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Trenton sell over asking?
59% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Trenton?
About 3.47% of a home’s value a year in Trenton City, Mercer County, or roughly $13,872 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Trenton?
The median sale price was $464,799 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $307 per square foot.
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