October ’26 Market Update

October 2026 Jersey Shore Market update

Median sale prices rose across Monmouth and Ocean counties in October 2026, and buyers had more homes and condos to choose from than they did a year earlier. Single-family closings increased in both counties, while condo closings declined even as median condo prices posted double-digit gains.

Single-family sales rose in both counties

In Monmouth County, the median single-family sale price reached $849,900, up 8.3% from October 2025. Closed sales also rose 8.4%, and homes spent an average of 33 days on the market, down from 36. Sellers received an average of 100% of their original asking price.

In Ocean County, the median single-family sale price climbed 5.9% to $627,500, while closed sales edged up 1.7%. Homes spent an average of 42 days on the market, up from 38, and sold for an average of 98% of their original asking price.

Condo buyers had more choices

Monmouth County’s median condo sale price rose 17.9% to $649,000, while inventory increased 15.6% and closings fell 8.9%.

Ocean County saw an even bigger shift. Its median condo sale price rose 26.0% to $460,000, inventory grew 31.5%, and closings fell 16.7%. Ocean County recorded just 45 condo closings in October, so the mix of units sold can have an outsized effect on the monthly median.

What this means if you’re buying or selling

If you’re shopping for a Jersey Shore condo, the increase in inventory gives you more room to compare units, HOA fees, and amenities. If you’re selling, recent comparable sales and competing listings in your town, building, or 55+ community will give you a clearer picture of where to price than the countywide median alone.

I’m Darren Tietsworth with RE/MAX Select, a Lavallette resident and your Jersey Shore specialist from Long Branch to LBI. For a market update specific to your neighborhood or property, call me at 908.578.3630 or visit www.darren.realtor.

Source: September 2026 MOREMLS market statistics, comparing September 2025 with September 2026. Figures reflect reported single-family and condominium activity in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Average and median sale prices may be influenced by the mix of properties sold during each period. Market statistics are descriptive and do not guarantee future results.

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