Middlesex County NJ Market Updates Russell Hayek Weichert Realtors

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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.