Is South Amboy, NJ 08879 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The South Amboy housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 52% of homes in South Amboy, NJ 08879 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 73 days and there were 6.1 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 75 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 62%, homes sold more slowly (55 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $543,765. Overall, South Amboy is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

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 57%. On our competition score, South Amboy ranks #374 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 57 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) and Middlesex 08846 (87% sold over asking) are even more competitive.