Is Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Whitehouse Station is a seller’s market. With about 1.2 months of supply and 53% 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.

Heat score55/ 100

#74 of 112 ZIP codes in Essex, Morris, Union, Sussex & Hunterdon, NJ, and #234 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

Months of supply1.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list52.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market20Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$319▲ +0.2% vs. last year

The Whitehouse Station housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 53% of homes in Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 1.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 37 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 50%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 4% to $694,699. Overall, Whitehouse Station is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Hunterdon County, homes here sell faster than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 61%. On our competition score, Whitehouse Station ranks #83 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 90 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Three Bridges 08887 (38% sold over asking) or Lambertville 08530 (38% sold over asking), while Oldwick 08858 (100% sold over asking) and Clinton 08809 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Annandale 08801Seller’s market $290 /sq ftAsbury 08802Balanced $261 /sq ftBloomsbury 08804Seller’s market $271 /sq ftCalifon 07830Seller’s market $297 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Whitehouse Station real estate

Is Whitehouse Station a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.2 months of supply in Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 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 Whitehouse Station?

The typical home went under contract in 20 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Whitehouse Station sell over asking?

53% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Whitehouse Station?

About 2.27% of a home’s value a year in Hunterdon County, where towns range from 1.78% to 3.48%, or roughly $9,092 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Whitehouse Station?

The median sale price was $694,699 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $319 per square foot.

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