Active Listings
873
⇧ 3.8%
Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Essex County, New Jersey real estate market currently shows 873 active listings, with 304 pending sales. Homes are averaging 54.6 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 32 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 54.6 days on market compared to 53.9 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 5.7% year-over-year, from $772,203 to $816,214.
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Newark: 07104, 07106, 07107, 07108, 07112, 07114, 07184, 07189, 07191
Teachers Village: 07101, 07102, 07175, 07188, 07192, 07193, 07195, 07199
East Orange: 07017, 07018, 07019
Verona: 07044
South Orange: 07079
Short Hills: 07078
Roseland: 07068
Nutley: 07110
University Heights: 07103
Belleville: 07109
ZIP coverage: 45 · Population: 854,136 · Median household income: $92,017
Typical home value: $437,454 · Homeownership rate: 45.2%