Is Point Pleasant Beach a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Point Pleasant Beach is currently a buyer's market with 8.5 months of supply. 50% of homes sell above asking price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Point Pleasant Beach is 61/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Point Pleasant Beach?

The median home price in Point Pleasant Beach is $1,678,040, up 123.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $1603. Homes sell in a median of 39 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.6%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey?

On a $1,678,040 home in Point Pleasant Beach, a traditional listing agent charges around $50,341 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $134,243 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $49,342, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $46,842 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Point Pleasant Beach agent?

A traditional Point Pleasant Beach listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $50,341 on a $1,678,040 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 $49,342–$46,842 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Point Pleasant Beach?

The median home in Point Pleasant Beach currently spends 39 days on the market before going under contract, up 9% from last year. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 5.9% 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 $1,678,040 home, that could save you up to $46,842.

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 $50,341 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey?

The median home in Point Pleasant Beach sells for $1,678,040 with prices up 123.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $50,341 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $46,842.

Point Pleasant Beach Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

61out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

61/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Point Pleasant Beach market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

8.5 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. New Jersey average is 3.4.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 123.7% year-over-year — vs. +10% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.6% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.4% below list. New Jersey average is 99.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 22% above the New Jersey average of 41.1%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

39 median days on market — 35 days faster than the New Jersey average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 23.7% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 5.9% 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.

$1,678,040

+123.7%

Days on Market

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

+9%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$1603

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.6%

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.

8.5

Buyer’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.

50%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

5.9%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$1,400,000 → $1,678,040

▲19.9%

$1.6M$1.4M$1.2M$1.0M$800K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Point Pleasant Beach?

The average Point Pleasant Beach homeowner saves $46,842 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,678,040 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.8% of your home value

Your Point Pleasant Beach home value

$1,678,040

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$50,341

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Point Pleasant Beach?

The total cost to sell a house in Point Pleasant Beach in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $50,341 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,678,040 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$50,341	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$46,9852.8% avg	$33,561~2% avg	$33,561~2% avg	$46,9852.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$25,171	$25,171	$25,171	$25,171
Total cost	$122,497	$62,231	$59,731	$72,156
Net proceeds	$1,555,543	$1,615,809	$1,618,309	$1,605,884
You save	—	$60,266	$62,766	$50,341No support