West Ward Housing Market Report February 2025•Essex County, New Jersey

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Housing Prices in West Ward, NJ

How much do homes in West Ward, NJ cost?

Median List Price

Median List Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in a given area are listed. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$475,000$226/SqFt
+$116,000
+32.3%

Based on all homes listed in the last 12 months

Insight

The list price of homes in West Ward has increased by 32.3% since last year.

Summary: The median home list price in West Ward was $475,000 in February 2025, up 32.3% from the previous year, and the median price per square foot was $226.

Median List Price By Neighborhoods

Median List Price By Neighborhoods
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
West Side
+83.3%
West Ward
+32.3%
Ivy Hill
+21.0%
Lower Vailsburg
+14.7%
Upper Vailsburg
+14.7%

Median List Price By Bedrooms

Median List 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$232.5K-
N/A
2$295K$296.9K
+0.7%
3$327K$369K
+12.8%
4$395K$449.4K
+13.8%
5$499K$630K
+26.3%

Summary: West Ward housing price by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +0.7%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +12.8%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +13.8%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +26.3%.

How does West Ward, NJ compare with other places?

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West Ward, NJ

Housing supply in West Ward, NJ

How many homes are available in West Ward, 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
195Last MonthFeb 2025
1602 months agoJan 2025
+21.9 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

Summary: The West Ward real estate market had 195 homes for sale in Feb 2025, a 21.9 % increase compared to Jan 2025.

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
100
0.0%
234
+33.3%
33232
0.0%
42437
+54.2%
5101122
+20.8%

Summary: West Ward housing inventory by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +33.3%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +54.2%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +20.8%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in West Ward, 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 Price3 Homes

At Asking Price0 Home

Under Asking Price0 Home

Insight

If you're buying a home in West Ward, you could pay more than the asking price. 100% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 3 homes were sold or pending in West Ward in February 2025, down by 57.1% month-over-month. Of the 3 sold homes, 0% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and and 100% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for West Ward, NJ

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days0 Home

30 – 90 Days1 Home

Over 90 Days1 Home

Insight

Avg time on Rocket Homes in West Ward has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During February 2025, 3 homes were sold in West Ward; 0% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 33% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Listing Age

Average Listing Age
This is the average number of days an active home has been on the market.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
95 DaysThis YearFeb 2025
124 Days1 year agoFeb 2024
-23.0 %
Change YoYFeb 2024 – Feb 2025

Summary: Homes in West Ward had an average listing age of 95 days in Feb 2025, down by 23.0% compared to the previous year.

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