Old Bridge NJ Housing Market Update 2025: Home Values Rise 3.4% — What to Expect in 2026

By Peter Hunt

Why Stress ?

The Old Bridge, NJ housing market continued to show strength in 2025, but the story shifted from rapid growth to measured, sustainable appreciation.
For homeowners, understanding how the market changed is just as important as knowing that prices increased.

Here’s what the data tells us — and what it likely means for 2026.

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Old Bridge NJ Home Prices in 2025

In 2025, the median sale price for single-family homes in Old Bridge Township increased by 3.4%, ending the year at $600,000.

This level of appreciation was in line with the market forecasts I shared throughout 2025, reflecting a shift toward a more balanced and sustainable housing market compared to the aggressive gains seen in earlier years.

This perspective isn’t theoretical.
Over the past 54 months, I’ve been directly involved in 48 closed home sales in Old Bridge, providing real-time insight into buyer behavior, pricing sensitivity, and neighborhood-level trends as they develop.

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Homes Took Longer to Sell in Old Bridge

While demand remained solid, homes did not sell as quickly as they did in 2024.

• Average days on market increased from 27 days to 33 days

This change signals a more deliberate buyer mindset.
Buyers took additional time to compare options, evaluate pricing, and negotiate more carefully.

Homes that were priced correctly from the start continued to perform well, while over-priced listings often required adjustments.

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List-to-Sale Price Ratio Declined in 2025

Another important shift was pricing pressure.

Although homes in Old Bridge still sold above asking price on average, the percent of list price received declined from 2024, finishing 2025 at 102.4%.

This tells us:

• Competition remained strong

• Buyers were still active

• But pricing discipline mattered more than ever

The market rewarded strategy — not optimism.

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Old Bridge Inventory Remained Extremely Tight

Despite the slower pace, inventory stayed very limited.

Old Bridge ended 2025 with approximately 1.3 months of housing supply.
For reference, a balanced market typically requires 5 to 6 months of supply.

This persistent lack of inventory continues to be the primary factor supporting home values, even as buyer behavior normalizes.

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Old Bridge Housing Market Forecast for 2026

Looking ahead, I expect a very similar rate of appreciation in 2026, provided economic data remains consistent.

Key factors include:

• Employment stability

• Inflation trends

• No significant increase in housing supply

If those conditions hold, Old Bridge is positioned for steady, sustainable price growth, rather than sharp swings.

That said, results will continue to vary based on:

• Neighborhood

• Price range

• Property condition

• Competition at the time of sale

Local context will matter more than headlines.

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Final Thoughts for Old Bridge Homeowners

Statewide and national housing headlines don’t sell homes.
Local data and local experience do.

If you’re wondering how these trends apply to your specific home or neighborhood, a short conversation can bring clarity around pricing, timing, and expectations.

Why stress?

Peter Hunt
Century 21 Action Plus Realty
📞 908-601-4934