Is Freehold a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Freehold is currently a seller's market with 2.2 months of supply. 40% of homes sell above asking price, and 27.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Freehold is 72/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Freehold?

The median home price in Freehold is $552,500, up 18.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $314. Homes sell in a median of 30 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Freehold, New Jersey?

On a $552,500 home in Freehold, a traditional listing agent charges around $16,575 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $44,200 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $15,576, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $13,076 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Freehold agent?

A traditional Freehold listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $16,575 on a $552,500 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $15,576–$13,076 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Freehold?

The median home in Freehold currently spends 30 days on the market before going under contract, down 8% from last year. 27.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 9.1% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New Jersey?

No. New Jersey does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $552,500 home, that could save you up to $13,076.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New Jersey. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $16,575 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Freehold, New Jersey?

The median home in Freehold sells for $552,500 with prices up 18.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $16,575 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $13,076.

Freehold Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

72out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

72/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Freehold favor sellers right now. Homes are selling quickly, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 35% below the New Jersey average of 3.4.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 18.8% year-over-year — vs. +10% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. New Jersey average is 99.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

40% of homes selling above list price — 3% below the New Jersey average of 41.1%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

30 median days on market — 44 days faster than the New Jersey average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

27.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 23.7% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 9.1% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New Jersey average is 14.2%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$552,500

+18.8%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

-8%

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$314

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

100%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

2.2

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

40%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

9.1%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

27.3%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$425,000 → $552,500

▲30.0%

$700K$600K$500K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Freehold?

The average Freehold homeowner saves $13,076 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $552,500 home.

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Your Freehold home value

$552,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$16,575

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Freehold?

The total cost to sell a house in Freehold in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $16,575 with a traditional 3% commission on a $552,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$16,575	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$15,4702.8% avg	$11,050~2% avg	$11,050~2% avg	$15,4702.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$8,288	$8,288	$8,288	$8,288
Total cost	$40,333	$22,837	$20,337	$23,758
Net proceeds	$512,167	$529,663	$532,163	$528,742
You save	—	$17,496	$19,996	$16,575No support