LBI Real Estate Market Weekly Home Sales 7/12/2026-7/19/2026
- Jul 19
- 4 min read
Long Beach Island Real Estate Market Update
Discover the latest LBI real estate market update for July 12–19, 2026, including home sales, pending deals, average prices, and market trends
Weekly Home Sales and Market Activity Report (July 12–19, 2026)
The Long Beach Island real estate market continued to show strong luxury-home demand during the week of July 12–19, 2026. New inventory entered the market across Long Beach Township, Surf City, Beach Haven, Harvey Cedars, Barnegat Light, and Ship Bottom , while several high-end homes went under contract and two notable sales closed.
With waterfront, oceanside, and new-construction properties commanding premium prices, the LBI real estate market remains one of the strongest shore markets in New Jersey. The biggest headline this week was a spectacular new construction in Long Beach Township listed at $10.925 million, highlighting continued demand for luxury beachfront and bayfront homes on Long Beach Island.
By: Nathan Colmer | LBI Real Estate Agent | The Van Dyk Group
Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com
LBI Real Estate Market Activity Summary
New Active Listings
15 Active Listings
Average List Price: Approximately $2.80 million
Active inventory ranged from entry-level island opportunities around $1.05 million to luxury properties approaching $7.5 million. Long Beach Township accounted for the majority of new listings, with significant activity in Surf City, Barnegat Light, and Beach Haven as well.
Under Contract (A/C)
9 Properties Under Contract
Average List Price: Approximately $2.64 million
Buyers remained active throughout the island, particularly in Long Beach Township, where multiple homes between $2 million and $4.5 million secured contracts.
Pending Sales
7 Pending Properties
Average List Price: Approximately $2.44 million
Pending activity included a broad mix of classic beach cottages, land opportunities, and luxury new construction.
Closed Sales
2 Closed Transactions
Average Sale Price: $2.86 million
Average Original List Price: $2.91 million
One notable transaction in Long Beach Township closed above the asking price, demonstrating that well-positioned properties continue to attract competitive offers.
Coming Soon Listings
3 Coming Soon Properties
Average List Price: Approximately $5.62 million
The coming-soon inventory was heavily weighted toward the luxury segment, led by a stunning $10.925 million property in Long Beach Township.
Withdrawn Listings
1 Withdrawn Listing
List Price: $1.799 million
Cancelled Listings
3 Canceled Listings
Average List Price: Approximately $2.93 million
Weekly LBI Real Estate Market Statistics Breakdown
By Listing Status
Coming Soon (C/S)
3 listings
Average Price: $5.62M
Active (ACT)
15 listings
Average Price: $2.80M
Under Contract (A/C)
9 listings
Average Price: $2.64M
Pending (PND)
7 listings
Average Price: $2.44M
Closed (CLS)
2 sales
Average Sale Price: $2.86M
Withdrawn (WTH)
1 listing
Price: $1.80M
Canceled (CNL)
3 listings
Average Price: $2.93M
Luxury Market Continues to Drive LBI Real Estate
Luxury inventory remains the dominant force in the Long Beach Island housing market. Several properties priced above $3 million entered the market or moved into contract status this week, including:
$10.925M Coming Soon listing in Long Beach Township
$7.495M Active listing in Long Beach Township
$4.499M Under Contract property in Long Beach Township
$4.195M Active listing in Beach Haven
$3.9M closed sale in Long Beach Township
The concentration of high-value transactions reflects continued demand from cash buyers, second-home purchasers, and investors seeking waterfront and new-construction opportunities on LBI.
What This Means for Buyers in the Long Beach Island Real Estate Market
Inventory has improved compared to earlier periods, giving buyers more choices across multiple LBI communities. However, desirable homes in prime locations—including oceanblock, bayside, and waterfront properties—continue moving quickly.
Buyers looking for homes in Long Beach Township, Surf City, Beach Haven, Harvey Cedars, Barnegat Light, and Ship Bottom should be prepared to act decisively when well-priced properties become available.
What This Means for Sellers in the LBI Real Estate Market
With the average active listing approaching $2.8 million and multiple luxury properties entering contract status, seller confidence remains strong throughout the Long Beach Island real estate market.
Properties that are:
Properly priced
Updated or newly constructed
Located near the beach or bay
Offering water views or boating access
continue to generate substantial interest from motivated buyers.
Long Beach Island Real Estate Market Statistics
As we move deeper into the summer market, demand for Long Beach Island homes remains healthy. Strong contract activity, steady luxury inventory, and several multimillion-dollar transactions indicate that the LBI housing market continues to perform at a high level despite elevated home prices.
For buyers and sellers watching LBI real estate, Long Beach Township homes for sale, Beach Haven real estate, Surf City NJ homes, Harvey Cedars homes for sale, and overall Long Beach Island market trends, this week's activity reinforces the continued strength of the Jersey Shore's premier coastal destination.
By: Nathan Colmer | LBI Real Estate Agent | The Van Dyk Group
Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com
