Summit, NJ Market Update - March 2026
Summit - What's Really Happening Right Now
Summit is telling a very different story — and it’s one worth paying attention to.
Let’s break down March 2026 vs. March 2025.
The Snapshot
• Inventory is down: 32 homes vs. 38
• New listings declined: 22 vs. 29
• Homes under contract dropped: 15 vs. 20
• Closed sales fell significantly: 8 vs. 15
• Median sale price dipped: ~$1.2M vs. ~$1.39M
• Sale-to-list ratio increased: ~109% vs. 105%
• Days on market improved: 14 vs. 28
What This Really Means
This is a tighter, more selective market.
• Less inventory
• Fewer transactions
• But stronger competition on the homes that do sell
Lower volume, higher intensity.
The Nuance That Matters
Here’s the interesting part:
• Homes are going under contract quickly (DOM improved)
• And they’re selling over asking more aggressively
But overall activity is down.
Translation:
Buyers are highly focused — but only on the right opportunities.
This is not broad demand.
It’s targeted demand.
Where I See Opportunities
For Sellers:
If your home checks the right boxes, this is a powerful moment.
• Limited inventory = less competition
• Serious buyers are still competing
• Strong pricing outcomes are very achievable
But, if it misses the mark?
It will feel it quickly.
For Buyers:
This is a tricky market.
• Less inventory = fewer options
• Strong homes still draw competition
• But there are fewer overall bidding situations
Strategy and timing matter more than ever here.
My Take
Summit isn’t slowing down.
It’s narrowing.
And that creates a very specific kind of market dynamic.
The Bottom Line
Less inventory.
Fewer deals.
But strong competition where it counts.
This is a precision market, not a volume-driven one.
22
New Listings
32
Active Listings
15
Under Contract
8
Closed Sales
$1.2m
Average Sales Price
14
Average Days on Market
$1.2m
Median Sales Price
2.1
Months of Supply