South Orange Market Trends
Essex CountyA leafy village around Seton Hall with Victorian housing stock and one of the shortest commutes on the line.
🚆 M&E Line (Midtown Direct) · about 31 min to Midtown
Source: GSMLS market feed (sample)Data as of Jul 18, 2026
Median sale price
$720,000▲ 7.0% YoY
+0.6% month-over-month
Days on market
18
Median, active + closed
List-to-sale ratio
105%
Selling over ask
Months of inventory
1.3
Seller's market
New listings (30d)
19
Pending
20
Closed (30d)
18
Median sale price · 24 months
Days on market · 24 months
What this means, in plain language
South Orange is currently a firm seller's market. Homes are moving at a steady pace, with well-priced listings often selling above the asking price. Prices are up 7.0% versus a year ago. If you're a buyer, come prepared to move decisively on the right home; if you're weighing a sale, current demand and low inventory work in your favor.
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