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ZIP 07977

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.New JerseyBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 56
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$690K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
7
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$951K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.145
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$951K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,375 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1958
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.99%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.57%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.27%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.16%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.47%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.0 yrs

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How ZIP 07977 compares

By median home value, ZIP 07977 is the 9th most expensive of 24 ZIP codes in Somerset County, and its typical home is worth more than 76% of all homes in Somerset County.

Home values in ZIP 07977

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$481K$2.2M
ZIP codes in Somerset County ranked by median home value
#Somerset CountyMedian valueHomes
1Far Hills 07931$1.5M954
2Warren 07059$1.1M5,682
3Skillman 08558$1M2,488
4Gladstone 07934$1M453
5Bernardsville 07924$1M2,518
6Watchung 07069$997K2,038
7Belle Mead 08502$984K3,129
8Basking Ridge 07920$955K9,639
907977$951K145
10Martinsville 08836$849K1,338
11Neshanic Station 08853$844K1,495
12Rocky Hill 08553$742K258
13Hillsborough 08844$730K13,404
14Bridgewater 08807$722K12,627
15Kingston 08528$619K104
16Somerville 08876$597K6,269
17Somerset 08873$593K15,539
18Dunellen 08812$565K4,191
19Raritan 08869$538K1,947
20Bound Brook 08805$526K2,993
21Bedminster 07921$506K3,993
22Manville 08835$455K3,173
23Franklin Park 08823$448K3,007
24South Bound Brook 08880$413K1,263

About the ZIP 07977 market

What is the median home price in ZIP 07977, NJ?

The median sale price in ZIP 07977, NJ is $689,995 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in ZIP 07977, NJ each year?

7 homes sold in ZIP 07977, NJ over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is ZIP 07977, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?

ZIP 07977, NJ is currently a balanced market, scoring 56 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in ZIP 07977, NJ?

ZIP 07977, NJ contains 145 residential properties, with a median of 2,375 square feet, built around 1958. The median TopHap Estimate is $951K.

How does ZIP 07977, NJ compare to the rest of Somerset County?

By median home value, ZIP 07977, NJ is the 9th most expensive of 24 ZIP codes in Somerset County. Its typical home is worth more than 76% of all homes in Somerset County. Basking Ridge 07920 ranks just above it and Martinsville 08836 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in ZIP 07977, NJ?

27% of homes in ZIP 07977, NJ are owner-occupied. 16% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in ZIP 07977, NJ hold?

57% of mortgaged homes in ZIP 07977, NJ are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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