Is Monroe Township, NJ 08831 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Monroe Township is a seller’s market. With about 3.6 months of supply and 35% 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.
#103 of 110 ZIP codes in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean & Somerset, NJ, and #500 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 Monroe Township housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Monroe Township, NJ 08831 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 73 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 315 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 28%, homes sold more slowly (64 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $549,762. Overall, Monroe Township is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Middlesex County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 97%. On our competition score, Monroe Township ranks #393 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 53 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Plainsboro 08536 (26% sold over asking), while Sewaren 07077 (100% sold over asking) and Middlesex 08846 (87% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Monroe Township real estate
Is Monroe Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.6 months of supply in Monroe Township, NJ 08831 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 Monroe Township?
The typical home went under contract in 73 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Monroe Township sell over asking?
35% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Monroe Township?
About 1.56% of a home’s value a year in Monroe Twp, Middlesex County, or roughly $6,228 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Monroe Township?
The median sale price was $549,762 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $301 per square foot.
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