Is Toms River, NJ 08753 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Toms River is a seller’s market. With about 2.9 months of supply and 41% 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.
#80 of 110 ZIP codes in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean & Somerset, NJ, and #418 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 Toms River housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Toms River, NJ 08753 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 249 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 36%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 5% to $552,261. Overall, Toms River is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Ocean County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 64%. On our competition score, Toms River ranks #257 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 74 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.
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Questions about Toms River real estate
Is Toms River a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.9 months of supply in Toms River, NJ 08753 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 Toms River?
The typical home went under contract in 24 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Toms River sell over asking?
41% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Toms River?
About 1.52% of a home’s value a year in Toms River Twp, Ocean County, or roughly $6,092 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Toms River?
The median sale price was $552,261 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $323 per square foot.
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