Photo: David Ames 1991 · Public domain62 homes sold in Barnegat Township in the last year, at a typical $455K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Barnegat Township homes are listed.
Every place Barnegat Township homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Barnegat Township.
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Houses are 90% of Barnegat Township’s sales, at a typical $508K (year to May 2026)
62 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 69 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $248NJ $331
- Days to sell
- 41
- Sold over asking
- 30%
- Listings with a price cut
- 23%
Townhouses: 2 sold, typical $473K
Condos: 6 sold, typical $331K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at twice the 2016 price
62 sales in the last year, against 111 in 2018 and a low of 40 in 2024. The typical sale went from $218K in 2016 to $455K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $450K buys in Barnegat Township
Check a listing against what Barnegat Township homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Barnegat Township are back to pre-pandemic levels, but two thirds fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Barnegat Township’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 62 sales.
If you’re buying in Barnegat Township
- Shop in April. It brings about 11 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (22% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.5% of the list price on average; 28% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 23% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 32 days.
Spring brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
March has the most new listings (about 11 a month), but May is the most competitive: 35% of May sales close over asking. April offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (22%). February has the least competition (22%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than New Jersey
| Barnegat Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | NJ now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 28% | 24% | 47% | 44% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 23% | 12% | 35% | 30% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.5% | 96.5% | 100.3% | 100.9% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 32 | 99 | 33 | 46 |
17 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.6 times the 2024 low (10), 70% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2013’s 77.
Since 2019, houses are up 81%, condos 122%
A house typically sold for $508K in the year to May 2026 (69 sales), a condo for $331K (6).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Barnegat Township ranks 248th of 300 busy New Jersey markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Barnegat Township is one of the state’s calmer markets.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Barnegat Township home costs about $3,121 a month
Price: Barnegat Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Barnegat Township’s 2% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Barnegat Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in March
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 5.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $455K home, about $8,970 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Barnegat Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Barnegat TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Barnegat Township.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
No busy market nearby sells for less a square foot; Waretown, Forked River, Beach Haven West and Harvey Cedars for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Barnegat Township, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Acres | 254 | $555K | $285 | 35% | 34 |
| Beach Haven West | 133 | $919K | $624 | 28% | 47 |
| Forked River | 120 | $549K | $351 | 37% | 37 |
| Barnegat Township | 62 | $455K | $243 | 28% | 32 |
| Waretown | 43 | $520K | $334 | 14% | 64 |
| Manahawkin | 43 | $512K | $239 | 36% | 36 |
| Harvey Cedars | 25 | $2.4M | $1,153 | 19% | 57 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Barnegat Township
What do homes sell for in Barnegat Township, NJ?
62 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $455K, $243 a square foot.
Is Barnegat Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: 27 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 4 sold, about 6.8 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.5% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Barnegat Township?
March brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Barnegat Township?
About 2% of a home’s value a year. On a $455K home that’s near $8,970.
Where can I see homes for sale in Barnegat Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Barnegat Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Barnegat Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).