2026 August Real Estate Market Report Update Middlesex County NJ Russell Hayek

Middlesex County NJ Real Estate Market – August 2026 The August 2026 Middlesex County real estate market saw more single-family homes coming onto the market and more completed sales compared with last year. There were 716 new listings, up 14.4% from 626 in August 2025, while 560 homes closed, an increase of 9.8% from 510 last year. The median sales price was $595,000, slightly higher than $590,000 a year ago. Homes sold in an average of 37 days, compared with 39 days last August, and sellers received an average of 101.4% of their asking price. Inventory increased to 1,382 single-family homes for sale, up 25.6% from 1,100 a year ago. Overall, Middlesex County buyers had more homes to choose from in August, while single-family home prices remained relatively steady and homes continued to sell for slightly above asking price on average.