Is Middlesex, NJ 08846 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Middlesex is a seller’s market. With about 3.8 months of supply and 87% 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.
#11 of 110 ZIP codes in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean & Somerset, NJ, and #91 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 Middlesex housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 87% of homes in Middlesex, NJ 08846 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 33 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 61%, homes sold faster (54 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $551,761. Overall, Middlesex is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Middlesex County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 97%. On our competition score, Middlesex ranks #160 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 84 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Plainsboro 08536 (26% sold over asking) or Monroe Township 08831 (35% sold over asking), while Sewaren 07077 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Middlesex real estate
Is Middlesex a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.8 months of supply in Middlesex, NJ 08846 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 Middlesex?
The typical home went under contract in 20 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Middlesex sell over asking?
87% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 106.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Middlesex?
About 2.16% of a home’s value a year in Middlesex Boro, Middlesex County, or roughly $8,656 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Middlesex?
The median sale price was $551,761 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $378 per square foot.
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