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HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Mercer County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The HIGHTSTOWN, NJ real estate market (08520) currently shows 109 active listings, with 40 pending sales. Homes are averaging 53 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 11 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 53 days on market compared to 46 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 14.2% year-over-year, from $436,250 to $498,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 29,296  ·  Density: 627.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $115,931

Typical home value: $339,854  ·  Homeownership: 70.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
109
⇧ 11.2% vs 98 last year
Pending
40
37% pending ratio
Median Price
$498,000
⇧ 14.2% vs $436,250 last year
Average Price
$540,470
⇧ 5.1% vs $514,199 last year
Days on Market
53
⇧ 15.2% vs 46 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$292
⇧ 0.3% vs $291/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,627 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 109 this year vs 98 last year
  • Days on market: 53 now vs 46 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $498,000 (+14.2% YoY)
  • Average: $540,470 (+5.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 11.2 miles — 758 listings ($566,543,463 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
08520Hightstown, NJ 085200.0 mi68$36,171,852$488,725$531,939
08555Roosevelt, NJ 085553.9 mi3$1,530,000$510,000$510,000
08691Robbinsville, NJ 086914.7 mi47$34,068,326$704,450$724,858
08535Millstone Township, NJ 085355.2 mi19$30,204,186$1,731,920$1,589,694
08501Allentown, NJ 085016.7 mi19$16,972,909$734,250$893,311
08831Monroe Township, NJ 088317.4 mi283$151,884,968$454,000$536,696
08810Dayton, NJ 088108.2 mi15$11,826,000$578,100$788,400
08514Cream Ridge, NJ 085148.7 mi13$9,251,918$621,250$711,686
08852Monmouth Junction, NJ 088529.3 mi46$33,564,084$586,750$729,654
08540Princeton, NJ 085409.9 mi136$199,896,608$895,000$1,469,828
08828Helmetta, NJ 0882810.2 mi10$5,718,630$591,175$571,863
08610Trenton, NJ 0861010.6 mi64$26,439,872$385,700$413,123
08609Trenton, NJ 0860911.2 mi35$9,014,110$235,975$257,546

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520?

As of September 2026, there are 109 active listings in HIGHTSTOWN, NJ (zip code 08520), compared to 98 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520?

The median listing price in HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520 is $498,000 as of September 2026, a 14.2% increase from $436,250 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in HIGHTSTOWN, NJ?

Homes in HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520 spend an average of 53 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 46 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 11 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 53 days on market compared to 46 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in HIGHTSTOWN, NJ?

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