08738 Housing Market Report May 2025•Ocean County, New Jersey

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Housing Prices in 08738, NJ

How much do homes in 08738, NJ cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is 08738, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

08738 is a Seller's Market

Difference Since May 2024

Since last year, 08738 has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

08738 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$1,965,000$924/SqFt
-$1,065,000
-35.1%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in 08738 have sold for 35.1% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 08738 was $1,965,000 in May 2025, down 35.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $924.

Median Sold Price By Zip Codes

Median Sold Price By Zip Codes
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
08742
+19.7%
08723
+11.7%
08738
-35.1%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMay 2024May 2025Change YoY
1-$665K
N/A
2$975K$609K
-37.5%
3$1.5M$975K
-35.4%
4$2.4M$2.5M
+1.0%
5$3.9M$3.2M
-19.8%

Summary: 08738 housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -37.5%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -35.4%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +1.0%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -19.8%.

How does 08738, NJ compare with other places?

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08738, NJ

Housing supply in 08738, NJ

How many homes are available in 08738, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
32Last MonthMay 2025
292 months agoApr 2025
+10.3 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The 08738 real estate market had 32 homes for sale in May 2025, a 10.3 % increase compared to Apr 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
6Last MonthMay 2025
32 months agoApr 2025
+100.0 %
Change MoMApr – May

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
212
+100.0%
397
-22.2%
433
0.0%
51620
+25.0%

Summary: 08738 housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +100.0%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -22.2%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +25.0%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in 08738, NJ cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price1 Home

At Asking Price2 Homes

Under Asking Price3 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in 08738, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 6 homes were sold or pending in 08738 in May 2025, up by 100.0% month-over-month. Of the 6 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and and 17% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 08738, NJ

How long does it take to sell a home in 08738, NJ?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days1 Home

30 – 90 Days3 Homes

Over 90 Days2 Homes

Insight

Avg time on Rocket Homes in 08738 has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During May 2025, 6 homes were sold in 08738; 17% of homes were sold within 30 days, 50% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 33% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
71 DaysThis YearMay 2025
81 Days1 year agoMay 2024
-12.6 %
Change YoYMay 2024 – May 2025

Summary: Homes in 08738 had an average listing age of 71 days in May 2025, down by 12.6% compared to the previous year.

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Based on information from Monmouth Ocean Regional MLS, and New Jersey MLS for the period 06/01/2023 - 06/01/2025

IDX The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data exchange (“IDX”) program of the Monmouth/Ocean MLS Monmouth County Association Board of Realtors. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Real estate listings held by other brokerage firms are indicated by detailed information about them such as the name of the listing firms. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright © 2025 Monmouth/Ocean MLS Monmouth County Association Board of Realtors. All Rights Reserved.
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