Is Lavallette, NJ 08735 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lavallette housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Lavallette, NJ 08735 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 45 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 44 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (24% then), homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 51% to $1,661,781. Overall, Lavallette is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Ocean County, homes here sell more slowly than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 79%. On our competition score, Lavallette ranks #387 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 55 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Barnegat Light 08006 (0% sold over asking) or Mantoloking 08738 (8% sold over asking), while Lakehurst 08733 (67% sold over asking) and Pine Beach 08741 (64% sold over asking) are even more competitive.