Is Lakehurst, NJ 08733 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lakehurst is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 67% 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.
Not ranked this month. Fewer than 15 sales in the 3-month window, so the numbers can swing too much to compare fairly. How the heat score works
The Lakehurst housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 67% of homes in Lakehurst, NJ 08733 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 12 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 50%, homes sold faster (36 days then) and the median sale price fell 14% to $285,876. Overall, Lakehurst is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Ocean County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Barnegat Light 08006 (0% sold over asking) or Mantoloking 08738 (8% sold over asking).
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Barnegat 08005Seller’s market $267 /sq ftBarnegat Light 08006Balanced $1,049 /sq ftBayville 08721Seller’s market $329 /sq ftBeach Haven 08008Balanced $1,112 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Lakehurst nearby
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Questions about Lakehurst real estate
Is Lakehurst a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Lakehurst, NJ 08733 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 Lakehurst?
The typical home went under contract in 12 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lakehurst sell over asking?
67% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lakehurst?
About 2.08% of a home’s value a year in Lakehurst Boro, Ocean County, or roughly $8,332 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Lakehurst?
The median sale price was $285,876 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $244 per square foot.
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