Wantage Township NJ Housing Market: What's Changed This Fall
Wantage Township NJ Housing Market: What's Changed This Fall
The Wantage Township NJ housing market is still a seller's market, but buyers have more choices. The median single-family sale price hit $510,000 from July 22 to Oct 20, 2026. That's up 5.2% from the 90 days before. Active listings jumped 62.5%, from 24 to 39 homes. Homes sold for 101.5% of list price, down slightly from 101.9% last quarter.
What is the median home price in Wantage Township, NJ right now?
The median sale price for a single-family home in Wantage is $510,000. That's based on sales closed in the last 90 days.
Wantage has crossed the half-million mark for the first time in these reports. Last quarter, the median was $485,000. In the older six-month window before that, it was $440,000. That's a 15.9% jump from last fall and winter. The median list price of sold homes was $495,000. So buyers paid more than asking, on average. For context, our Oct. 4 county report showed a $500,000 Sussex County median.
Source: Garden State MLS
Are there more homes for sale in Wantage?
Yes. There are 39 active single-family listings, up from 24 last quarter.
That's a 62.5% increase in just 90 days. In the fall and winter window, the count was only 18. So inventory has more than doubled since then. More listings means buyers can compare homes before they decide. For sellers, it means your home has more competition than it did in the spring.
Source: Garden State MLS
Are Wantage homes still selling over asking price?
Yes. Homes sold for a median of 101.5% of list price in the last 90 days.
That's down a little from 101.9% the quarter before. In the fall and winter window, it was 102.4%. On a $500,000 list price, that's about $7,500 over asking. Last quarter, the same home would have gone for about $9,500 over. Well-priced homes still draw strong offers. Buyers just aren't stretching quite as far as before.
Source: Garden State MLS
How fast are homes selling in Wantage Township?
The median home sold in 22 days. That's up a bit from last quarter's 18 days.
Homes are still moving at a good clip. In the fall and winter window, the median was 27 days. Sales picked up too, with 35 closings compared with 27 last quarter. That's a 29.6% jump in closed sales. Wantage is a smaller market, so medians can swing from quarter to quarter. Still, the trend is clear: buyers are active and ready to act.
Source: Garden State MLS
Is Wantage still a seller's market?
Yes, but it's loosening. A seller's market is when there are more buyers than homes for sale.
Months of supply is a common way to measure this. Under six months of supply usually means a seller's market. Wantage closed 35 sales in 90 days, or about 12 a month. With 39 active listings, that's roughly 3.3 months of supply. Last quarter, it was about 2.7 months. So it's still tight, but it's more balanced than it was this spring.
Source: calculated from Garden State MLS data
What should buyers and sellers in Wantage know right now?
Buyers have more room to compare. Sellers still get strong prices but need to price smart.
Wantage sits in the Kittatinny Valley, at the very top of New Jersey. It wraps all the way around Sussex Borough and borders Orange County, New York. High Point State Park sits on its border with Montague. That's home to New Jersey's highest point, at 1,803 feet. Kids attend the Sussex-Wantage Regional schools, then High Point Regional High School.
Source: Wantage Township
Source: NJ State Park Service, High Point State Park map
If you're buying, get pre-approved first so you can move fast on the right home. Many Wantage homes run on a private well and septic, not public water and sewer. Ask early and plan for those inspections. If you're selling, a fair price from day one matters more now. Overpriced homes will sit while buyers look at the other 38 options. Show off what buyers want here: the land, the views, and the quiet.
- $510,000 median sale price, July 22 to Oct 20, 2026
- +5.2% median price change vs. the prior 90 days
- +15.9% vs. the older six-month window ($440,000)
- 39 active single-family listings, up 62.5%
- 101.5% median sale price as a share of list price
- 22 days median days on market
- 35 closed sales, up 29.6%
- About 3.3 months of supply
The Bottom Line
Wantage home prices are still climbing, and they just crossed $500,000. But buyers finally have more homes to choose from and a little more room to negotiate. Thinking about a move? This fall is a good time to get clear on your numbers. I'm always happy to walk you through what's happening on your street.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Wantage Township, NJ?
The median single-family sale price was $510,000 from July 22 to Oct 20, 2026. That's according to Garden State MLS data.
Is it a good time to buy a home in Wantage?
It's a better time than this spring. There are 62.5% more listings, and homes are selling a bit closer to asking.
How long does it take to sell a house in Wantage Township?
The median home sold in 22 days over the last 90 days. Well-priced homes often go even faster.
Do homes in Wantage have city water and sewer?
Many don't. A lot of Wantage homes use a private well and septic system. Plan for those inspections when you buy.
What school district serves Wantage Township?
Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade attend Sussex-Wantage Regional schools. High schoolers go to High Point Regional High School.
Sources
- Garden State MLS (https://www.gsmls.com/): Market Condition Statistics Report (1004 MC), Wantage Twp. single-family homes, Oct. 20, 2025 to Oct. 20, 2026. Supports median sale price, list price, active listings, days on market, closed sales, and sale-to-list ratio. Also the Oct. 4, 2026 Sussex County report for the county median. Info deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- Wantage Township (https://wantagetwp.com/): Kittatinny Valley location, borders with Sussex Borough and Orange County, NY, and school districts.
- NJ State Park Service (High Point State Park map): High Point elevation of 1,803 feet, the highest in New Jersey.
- Months of supply and price differences are estimates calculated from the Garden State MLS figures above.
Nina Fradl is a REALTOR® with United Real Estate North Jersey, serving all of Sussex County, including Andover Boro, Andover Twp, Branchville Boro, Byram Twp, Frankford Twp, Franklin Boro, Fredon Twp, Green Twp, Hamburg Boro, Hampton Twp, Hardyston Twp, Hopatcong Boro, Lafayette Twp, Montague Twp, Newton Town, Ogdensburg Boro, Sandyston Twp, Sparta Twp, Stanhope Boro, Stillwater Twp, Sussex Boro, Vernon Twp, Walpack Twp, and Wantage Twp.
Nina Fradl, REALTOR®
United Real Estate North Jersey
Phone: (973) 490-4999
Email: Nina@NinaFradl.com
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