South Amboy Housing Market Report February 2025•Middlesex County, New Jersey

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Housing Prices in South Amboy, NJ

How much do homes in South Amboy, NJ cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is South Amboy, 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

South Amboy is a Seller's Market

Difference Since February 2024

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

Insight

South Amboy 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.
$470,000$323/SqFt
+$20,000
+4.4%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in South Amboy have sold for 4.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in South Amboy was $470,000 in February 2025, up 4.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $323.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
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
Perth Amboy
+13.2%
Sayreville
+12.5%
South Amboy
+4.4%

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.
BedsFeb 2024Feb 2025Change YoY
1$240K$312.5K
+30.2%
2$350K$415K
+18.6%
3$451K$460K
+2.0%
4$524K$550K
+5.0%
5$572.5K$552.5K
-3.5%

Summary: South Amboy housing price by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +30.2%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +18.6%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +2.0%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +5.0%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -3.5%.

How does South Amboy, NJ compare with other places?

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South Amboy, NJ

Housing supply in South Amboy, NJ

How many homes are available in South Amboy, 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
72Last MonthFeb 2025
782 months agoJan 2025
-7.7 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

Summary: The South Amboy real estate market had 72 homes for sale in Feb 2025, a 7.7 % decrease compared to Jan 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
14Last MonthFeb 2025
162 months agoJan 2025
-12.5 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

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.
BedsJan 2025Feb 2025Change MoM
114
+300.0%
21817
-5.6%
33329
-12.1%
42320
-13.0%
532
-33.3%

Summary: South Amboy housing inventory by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +300.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -5.6%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -12.1%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -13.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -33.3%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in South Amboy, 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 Price11 Homes

At Asking Price1 Home

Under Asking Price2 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in South Amboy, you could pay more than the asking price. 78.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 14 homes were sold or pending in South Amboy in February 2025, down by 12.5% month-over-month. Of the 14 sold homes, 14% were sold under asking, 7% were sold at asking, and and 79% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for South Amboy, NJ

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days6 Homes

30 – 90 Days5 Homes

Over 90 Days3 Homes

Insight

Many homes in South Amboy are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During February 2025, 14 homes were sold in South Amboy; 43% of homes were sold within 30 days, 36% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 21% 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
54 DaysThis YearFeb 2025
48 Days1 year agoFeb 2024
+10.7 %
Change YoYFeb 2024 – Feb 2025

Summary: Homes in South Amboy had an average listing age of 54 days in Feb 2025, up by 10.7% compared to the previous year.

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