LBI Real Estate Weekly Home Sales 2/15/2026–2/22/2026
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LBI Real Estate Weekly Home Sales 2/15/2026–2/22/2026
If you’re watching the LBI Real Estate Weekly Home Sales, this past week offered a clear snapshot of how active and competitive the market continues to be across Long Beach Island.
Between February 15th and February 22nd, we saw a mix of new listings, properties going under contract, and several notable closings. Even in the heart of winter, buyer activity remains steady — a trend that has become more common in recent years as LBI continues to attract both second-home buyers and full-time residents year-round.
By: Nathan Colmer | LBI Real Estate Agent | The Van Dyk Group
Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com
Weekly Snapshot: What Happened in the LBI Real Estate Market
During this week:
4 properties officially closed between 2/16 and 2/20
Multiple homes went pending or under contract
A strong wave of new inventory hit the market across several towns
Closed Sales
The homes that closed this week ranged from a smaller Ship Bottom property that sold at $725,000 to a lagoon-front home in Long Beach Township closing at $2,385,900. Sale-to-list ratios on the closed properties were strong — hovering around 98% — showing that sellers are still achieving very close to their asking prices.
What stands out most is pricing consistency. Well-positioned homes, even those with 80–100+ days on market, ultimately found buyers without steep discounts. That tells us demand remains stable and buyers are still willing to step up for the right property.
New Inventory: High-End Homes Lead the Way
This week brought a noticeable wave of new listings, particularly in the $2M–$4M+ range. We saw:
Oceanblock and oceanside homes in Surf City are pushing past $3M
A new North Beach listing at nearly $4.6M
Multiple bayblock and lagoon-front homes in the $1M–$2M range
Interestingly, new construction and newer high-end homes continue to command premium pricing. Oceanfront and oceanblock properties remain the top tier of the LBI real estate market, but strong activity is also happening bayside — especially where square footage and water access add value.
Pending Activity: Buyers Are Engaged
Several properties moved to pending status this week, including homes in Surf City, Barnegat Light, and Harvey Cedars. Days on market for these properties ranged widely — from just a couple of weeks to several months — reinforcing a key point:
Pricing strategy matters.
Homes that are aligned with current market value are moving, even in February. Properties that start too high may take longer, but motivated sellers are still finding serious buyers.
What This Means for the LBI Real Estate Market: Weekly Home Sales Trend
The big takeaway from this week’s LBI Real Estate Weekly Home Sales report is simple: the market is active, balanced, and competitive — even outside the traditional spring rush.
Inventory is gradually building, giving buyers more options.
Sellers are still achieving strong sale-to-list ratios.
Luxury inventory is growing, but mid-range homes continue to transact steadily.
Winter buyers tend to be serious and decisive.
As we move toward March, we typically see contract activity begin to accelerate. If this week is any indication, 2026 is shaping up to continue the steady momentum we’ve seen across the LBI real estate market and in this week's LBI real estate weekly home sales report.
If your goal is to buy, sell, or invest wisely in the LBI real estate market, experience and local insight are essential. I'm Nathan Colmer, a Long Beach Island real estate agent with more than two decades of experience selling homes on the island, with a specialized focus on investment properties and second homes.
Because I personally invest in LBI real estate, I understand the financial considerations, risks, and opportunities unique to this market. From evaluating rental performance to identifying long-term value, I help clients develop clear, strategic plans—whether they're purchasing a vacation rental, expanding an investment portfolio, or positioning a property for sale.
By: Nathan Colmer | LBI Real Estate Agent | The Van Dyk Group
Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com
