Is Waretown, NJ 08758 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Waretown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in Waretown, NJ 08758 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 56 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold faster (56 days then) and the median sale price rose 28% to $589,245. Overall, Waretown is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Ocean County, homes here sell more slowly than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Waretown ranks #371 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 58 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.