Is Dunellen, NJ 08812 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Dunellen housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 56% of homes in Dunellen, NJ 08812 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 42 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 67%, homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $609,736. Overall, Dunellen is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Somerset County, homes here sell more slowly than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Dunellen ranks #180 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 81 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Warren 07059 (39% sold over asking) or Watchung 07069 (46% sold over asking), while Bedminster 07921 (80% sold over asking) and Raritan 08869 (79% sold over asking) are even more competitive.