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

Union Beach is currently a buyer's market with 5.7 months of supply. 33.3% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for Union Beach is 46/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Union Beach?

The median home price in Union Beach is $419,900, down 4.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $337. Homes sell in a median of 152 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.7%.

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

On a $419,900 home in Union Beach, a traditional listing agent charges around $12,597 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $33,592 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $11,598, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $9,098 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Union Beach listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $12,597 on a $419,900 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 $11,598–$9,098 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Union Beach currently spends 152 days on the market before going under contract, up 84% from last year. At a 98.7% 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 $419,900 home, that could save you up to $9,098.

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 $12,597 commission.

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

The median home in Union Beach sells for $419,900 with prices down 4.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $12,597 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $9,098.

Union Beach Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

46out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

46/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Union Beach market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

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

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 4.6% year-over-year — vs. +10% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.7% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.3% below list. New Jersey average is 99.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

33.3% of homes selling above list price — 19% below the New Jersey average of 41.1%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

152 median days on market — 78 days slower than the New Jersey average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% 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.

$419,900

-4.6%

Days on Market

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

152

+84%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$337

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.7%

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.

5.7

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

33.3%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

5.9%

Well-priced market

12-Month Price Trend

$455,000 → $419,900

▼7.7%

$600K$550K$500K$450K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Union Beach?

The average Union Beach homeowner saves $9,098 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $419,900 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.2% of your home value

Your Union Beach home value

$419,900

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$12,597

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Union Beach in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $12,597 with a traditional 3% commission on a $419,900 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$12,597	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$11,7572.8% avg	$8,398~2% avg	$8,398~2% avg	$11,7572.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$6,299	$6,299	$6,299	$6,299
Total cost	$30,653	$18,196	$15,696	$18,056
Net proceeds	$389,247	$401,704	$404,204	$401,844
You save	—	$12,457	$14,957	$12,597No support