Fair Haven Housing Market Report | July 2026
Archived Report: This is the July 2026 snapshot of the Fair Haven single-family market report. For current data, visit our Local Market Reports page, which updates monthly.
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Fair Haven Single-Family Home Market Report
Fair Haven remains a decisive Seller's Market heading into late summer 2026. Every single closing that met this report's sample filter in July sold over asking price — from a modest 4.26% over to a striking 34.87% over on the month's top sale. The median sold price climbed to $1,720,500, up 7.36% month-over-month, while the sold-to-list ratio held essentially flat at 110.8%. The one shift worth flagging: median days in RPR jumped to 14, up 27.27% from June, and months of supply is up 80.5% from a year ago — still tight at 2.4 months, but a real loosening from where this market has been.
Data source: Realtors Property Resource (RPR), July 31, 2026. Single-Family Residence only, Fair Haven, NJ.
Why Single-Family Data Matters Here
Fair Haven's blended countywide comparisons undercount what's happening in this specific market, same as every town in this series. This month's sample is a healthy one — 4 of 6 total July closings met this report's $650K+/3+ bedroom filter used for individual comps, roughly a two-thirds match rate, among the best of any town covered so far. Treat these figures as a reasonably solid read on where Fair Haven actually stands, while keeping in mind that a market this size can still see a single standout closing move the median meaningfully.
Key Market Statistics — July 2026 (Single-Family Residence)
| Metric | July 2026 | June 2026 | Month-over-Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sold Price (SFR) | $1,720,500 | $1,602,500 | ↑ 7.36% |
| Median Estimated Home Value | $1,796,180 | $1,758,700 | ↑ 2.13% |
| Median Active List Price | $2,699,994 | $3,024,999 | ↓ 10.74% |
| Median Days in RPR (Sold) | 14 days | ~11 days | ↑ 27.27% (slower) |
| Sold-to-List Price Ratio | 110.8% | ~111.2% | ↓ 0.4% — essentially flat |
| Months of Supply | 2.4 months | ~2.0 months | ↑ 20% • ↑80.5% over 12 months |
| Active SFR Listings (Fair Haven) | 12 | ~10 | ↑ 20% |
| Closed Sales (July 2026) | 6 | ~12 | ↓ 50%* |
| New Listings (July 2026) | 13 | ~10 | ↑ 30% |
| New Pending (July 2026) | 13 | ~10 | ↑ 30% |
| Median Closed $/sqft | $827/sqft | ~$802/sqft | ↑ 3.1% |
| 12-Month Value Change | ↑17.76% • $1,525,280 → $1,796,180 • +$270,900 | ||
| 36-Month Value Change | +41.81% • $1,266,580 → $1,796,180 • +$529,600 | ||
*Closed sales dropped from June's 12 to July's 6 — in a market this size that's a normal month-to-month swing, not a demand signal on its own; June's Fair Haven closing count spiked well above its recent trend (see the 12-month table below). June comparison figures marked "~" are calculated from RPR's own reported month-over-month percentages. Source: Realtors Property Resource (RPR), July 31, 2026. Estimated values are model-generated, not formal appraisals.
Market Analysis — What the Numbers Mean
For single-family sellers:
This is about as clean a seller's-market signal as this report series gets: all four illustrative closings this month sold over ask, and one — 94 Lewis Ln — closed nearly 35% above its list price after just 9 days in RPR. That kind of result comes from pricing a home to invite competition, not from padding the list price and hoping. With days in RPR up 27% and supply up 20% month-over-month, the window for that strategy to work quite this well may be starting to narrow, which makes getting the pricing and presentation right now more valuable than it was earlier this year.
For single-family buyers:
Fair Haven is still asking buyers to compete — every recent closing sold above asking, some by a wide margin. But the data offers a little more breathing room than it has in a while: days on market are up, and inventory has grown 80.5% over the past 12 months. If you've been priced out of past bidding wars here, this is the first stretch in a while with a bit more selection and a bit more time to make a decision.
The PSA perspective on this month's list-price dip:
Unlike some other towns in this series, Fair Haven's median active list price actually fell 10.74% this month, to $2,699,994 — but that's a function of which specific listings are active right now, not a sign of softening demand. Two of the twelve active listings are priced above $3 million, and the sold data tells the real story: every closing that traded this month went for more than its ask. Sellers should price against recent comparable sales, not this month's active-list snapshot, which can swing meaningfully in either direction in a market this size.
Mansion Tax Note: For transactions at or above $1,000,001 — and most of Fair Haven's closings land well above that — New Jersey's Mansion Tax (P.L. 2025, c. 69, effective July 10, 2025) is a graduated seller-paid rate: 1% from $1M–$2M, 2% from $2M–$2.5M, 2.5% from $2.5M–$3M, 3% from $3M–$3.5M, and 3.5% above $3.5M — applied to the full purchase price. This month's top sale, 94 Lewis Ln at $3,910,000, lands in the top 3.5% bracket, for a seller obligation of roughly $136,850. A more typical Fair Haven luxury closing, 9 Briarwood Rd at $2,325,000, falls in the 2% bracket for about $46,500. Sellers anywhere near these price points should model their specific bracket well before listing.
3-Year Price Trend — Single-Family Residence
Fair Haven SFR median values at multiple time horizons — Source: RPR, 7/31/2026
| Metric | Current (Jul 2026) | 12 Months Ago | Change | 36 Months Ago | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Est. Home Value | $1,796,180 | $1,525,280 | +17.76% | $1,266,580 | +41.81% |
| Median Sold Price | $1,720,500 | $995,000 | +72.91%* | $875,000 | +96.63%* |
*Fair Haven's Median Sold Price trend is notably choppy across snapshots — RPR's own 24-month-ago figure ($1,485,000) is actually higher than its 12-month-ago figure ($995,000), which points to genuine month-to-month volatility in a market that closes only a handful of single-family homes most months, not a clean linear trend. Read these two change percentages directionally, not precisely. The Median Est. Home Value row draws on the full inventory rather than a handful of closings and is the more trustworthy trend of the two. Median List Price is omitted from this table — RPR's own data shows Fair Haven list price rising from a flat ~$668,000 baseline that held for two straight years to today's figure, consistent with a change in RPR's list-price data source in mid-2024 rather than an apples-to-apples market comparison. Source: Realtors Property Resource (RPR) Market Snapshot, 7/31/2026.
Monthly Sales Activity — Single-Family (Last 12 Months)
Active listings vs. closed sales volume, Fair Haven SFR. Source: RPR MLS data, 7/31/2026.
| Month | Active Listings | Closed Sales | Month | Active Listings | Closed Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 10 | 8 | Feb 2026 | 3 | 5 |
| Sep 2025 | 12 | 4 | Mar 2026 | 3 | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | 10 | 2 | Apr 2026 | 5 | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | 9 | 6 | May 2026 | 10 | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | 8 | 5 | Jun 2026 | 10 | 12 |
| Jan 2026 | 8 | 4 | Jul 2026 | 12 | 6 |
Sourced from RPR's Total Sales & Active Listings chart series for Fair Haven — this reflects active inventory at month-end against that month's closings, not new listings entering the market. June's spike to 12 closings was the high point of the trailing 12 months; July's 6 is a reversion closer to the year's more typical pace (2–8 closings most months) rather than a slowdown in isolation.
Sample of Closed Single-Family Transactions — July 2026
4 closings in Fair Haven this month met the $650K+/3+ bed sample filter, out of 6 total July closings tracked for this town. Median of the 4: $2,088,000. Median $/sqft: $747. Every one of these four sold over asking price.
| Property | Closed Price | $/sqft | Sqft | Days in RPR | List:Sold / Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Hendrickson Pl 3/3 • 2,620 sqft • Built 1977 |
$1,851,000 | $706 | 2,620 | 11 | ↑ 15.76% — sold over ask, 11 days |
| 9 Briarwood Rd 6/5 • 3,105 sqft • Built 1968 |
$2,325,000 | $749 | 3,105 | 22 | ↑ 5.73% — sold over ask, 22 days |
| 94 Lewis Ln 5/4 • 4,116 sqft • Built 1957 |
$3,910,000 | $950 | 4,116 | 9 | ↑ 34.87% — sold over ask, 9 days |
| 702 River Rd 5/4 • 2,132 sqft • Built 1930 |
$1,590,000 | $746 | 2,132 | 16 | ↑ 4.26% — sold over ask, 16 days |
Source: RPR Market Activity report / MLS. Closed dates 7/13/2026–7/31/2026. List:Sold ratio as reported by RPR. $/sqft based on living area reported in MLS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median single-family home price in Fair Haven right now?
The median sold price for a single-family home in Fair Haven as of July 2026 is $1,720,500, up 7.36% from June, on 6 closings for the month. The median estimated home value across the full inventory is $1,796,180, up 17.76% over the past 12 months. Active listings this month ranged from $999,995 to $3,799,000, with a median list price of $2,699,994.
How long does it take to sell a single-family home in Fair Haven?
Single-family homes in Fair Haven had a median of 14 days in RPR as of July 2026, up 27.27% from June. Homes are still moving quickly by any normal standard, but this is a real slowdown worth watching after a stretch of even faster sales.
Are single-family homes in Fair Haven selling over or under asking price?
Yes, consistently. Fair Haven's sold-to-list ratio is 110.8% for July 2026, essentially flat from June. Every one of this month's four illustrative closings sold over asking price, from a modest 4.26% over to a striking 34.87% over on the month's top sale.
Is it a seller's or buyer's market for single-family homes in Fair Haven?
RPR's own market gauge places Fair Haven firmly in Seller's Market territory for July 2026. Months of supply sits at 2.4, up 80.5% from a year ago but still tight by any historical standard. Combined with a sold-to-list ratio well above 100% and every closed comp this month selling over ask, sellers continue to hold a clear advantage here.
How much have single-family home values increased in Fair Haven?
Fair Haven's median estimated single-family home value is up 17.76% over the past 12 months, from $1,525,280 to $1,796,180. Over three years, the increase is even steeper: up 41.81% from $1,266,580. Fair Haven has posted some of the strongest sustained appreciation of any town in this report series.
What is a good price per square foot for a single-family home in Fair Haven?
Based on July 2026 closed transactions, the median price per square foot for single-family homes in Fair Haven is $827, with this month's closed comps ranging from $706/sqft to $950/sqft depending on property age, size, and finish level. Active listings are running slightly lower at a median of $783/sqft.
What is the housing market like in Fair Haven in late summer 2026?
Fair Haven in late summer 2026 remains a strong seller's market: every closed comp this month sold over asking, values are up double digits year-over-year, and inventory remains tight at 2.4 months of supply. The one thing worth watching is pace — days in RPR jumped 27% this month and inventory has grown 80.5% over the past year, both signs the market may be starting to ease off its recent peak intensity, even as pricing power still clearly favors sellers.
Know What Your Fair Haven Home Is Actually Worth
Every single-family home that closed in Fair Haven last month sold over asking — one by nearly 35%. That kind of result isn't luck; it comes from precise pricing and the right presentation from day one. Ryan Skove has closed over 750 transactions and $500M in Monmouth County real estate, and can tell you exactly what that means for your home.
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