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Jersey City, NJ 07305 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 07305
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
54
Active Listings
36
Sold Properties
18

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$549,000
Median Sold Price
$519,000
Median Price per Sqft
$359/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,400

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.95%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
304
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
down
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Jersey City, NJ 07305 are averaging approximately 6.35%, reflecting a stable market environment for property owners compared to earlier 2026 benchmarks.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market value indicator, median sold price $519,000, anchors recent transactions while the broader price trend is down, signaling modest downward pressure on sale prices with medium/high confidence.

  2. The market shows slower sales velocity: median days on market 304 is consistent with prolonged listing lifecycles and, combined with the sample context, suggests relatively constrained active supply and a measured pace of transactions rather than rapid turnover; this may indicate pricing friction for sellers.

  3. There is a notable spread between median listing price $549,000 and median sold price $519,000, which suggests seller expectations may be loftier than final transaction levels and could require price adjustments or longer marketing to achieve sales—this represents potential negotiation room for buyers and a pricing challenge for sellers. pricing friction.

  4. Financing and rental context are mixed: interest rate pressure elevated (current 30-year fixed rates averaging approximately 6.35%) alongside a down rent year-over-year trend and a neutral market temperature, implying financing costs are a headwind while rent softening tempers investor returns and keeps transactional activity balanced.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

25 Woodlawn Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

- beds
- baths
3,518 sqft
$800,000
Apr 1, 2026
$227/sqft/sqft
299 Claremont Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds
2 baths
1,144 sqft
$660,000
Apr 1, 2026
$577/sqft/sqft
147 days on market
249 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Premium

Sold above market average

2 beds
2 baths
1,395 sqft
$628,917
Apr 1, 2026
$451/sqft/sqft
118 Kearney Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
3 baths
1,536 sqft
$495,000
Mar 1, 2026
$322/sqft/sqft
226 days on market
25 Ferncliff Rd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
1 baths
1,188 sqft
$485,000
Feb 1, 2026
$408/sqft/sqft
101 days on market
94a Linden Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
- baths
1,658 sqft
$460,000
Feb 1, 2026
$277/sqft/sqft
361 days on market
78 Woodlawn Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds
2 baths
1,480 sqft
$313,100
Feb 1, 2026
$212/sqft/sqft
205 Orient Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds
2 baths
1,434 sqft
$300,000
Feb 1, 2026
$209/sqft/sqft
322 days on market

Jersey City, NJ 07305 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 07305
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on condominium properties. Metrics are calculated from recent condo sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
35
Active Listings
17
Sold Properties
18

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$450,000
Median Sold Price
$454,000
Median Price per Sqft
$376/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,495

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.51%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
322
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
down
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Jersey City, NJ 07305 are averaging approximately 6.35%, reflecting a stable market environment for property owners compared to earlier 2026 benchmarks.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market indicator, the median sold price of $454,000, points to transaction-level value slightly above asking context (median listing price of $450,000) and suggests recent sales are completing near seller expectations; neutral market temperature supports balanced negotiation dynamics.

  2. The median days on market of 322 indicates materially slower sales velocity, which may reflect pricing friction or careful buyer selection rather than immediate distress; combined with a neutral market temperature, this suggests moderate transaction velocity and a need for realistic pricing to accelerate closings.

  3. Despite downward pressure in headline metrics—price year-over-year trend is down and rent year-over-year trend is down—the median market rent remains $2,495, indicating rental demand persists even as rents soften, so investors should weigh occupancy stability against softer rent growth.

  4. With elevated interest rate pressure and median price per square foot at $376, sellers should be prepared for extended marketing times and buyers to negotiate; given the reported sample indicates relatively constrained active supply, pricing that reflects the slower velocity and current financing environment is likely to improve liquidity.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

102-26 E Shearwater Ct, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

2 beds
- baths
1,460 sqft
$575,000
Apr 1, 2026
$394/sqft/sqft
4 Constellation Pl # 1092, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

2 beds
- baths
1,510 sqft
$539,000
Feb 1, 2026
$357/sqft/sqft
105 days on market
57 Cottonwood St, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
2 baths
1,286 sqft
$439,000
Mar 1, 2026
$341/sqft/sqft
93 days on market
102-31 E Shearwater Ct, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
- baths
1,100 sqft
$439,000
Feb 1, 2026
$399/sqft/sqft
15 Freedomway # 3011, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
2 baths
1,230 sqft
$430,000
Apr 1, 2026
$350/sqft/sqft
275 days on market
109-43 E Shearwater Ct, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Premium

Sold above market average

- beds
- baths
750 sqft
$380,000
Feb 1, 2026
$507/sqft/sqft
119 Cottonwood St, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Premium

Sold above market average

1 beds
1 baths
640 sqft
$280,000
Mar 1, 2026
$438/sqft/sqft
154 days on market
16 Alexander Ct, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds
- baths
1,866 sqft
$173,920
Feb 1, 2026
$93/sqft/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$734/mo
07305 Avg Rent
07305 Cost to Own
Rent$2,400
Own$3,134

20% down, 6.3% rate, 1.0% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

07305 Avg nightly rate
07305 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$190/night
Occupancy140 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 5/1/2026

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