Jersey City residents saw a high-end condominium close at $1.55 million last week, the largest recorded sale among the area's 33 residential transactions during the week of June 29. Overall, the market for that reporting period posted an average sale price of $766,603 and an average price per square foot of $544.
What changed for local homeowners and buyers
These figures reflect properties with titles recorded during the week of June 29, even when purchases were agreed to earlier. The sales mix included older single-family homes dating to the turn of the 20th century, modern condominium units and mid-rise residences, underscoring the variety of inventory moving in Jersey City.
- The week included 33 residential sales across the Jersey City area.
- Average sale price across those transactions: $766,603.
- Average price per square foot across the sample: $544.
Notable transactions in Jersey City
The top 10 list for the week featured several multi-bedroom, older homes alongside high-priced condominium units. Highlights included:
- $1.55 million — condominium in Jersey City (top sale)
- $1.2 million — condominium at 77 Hudson Street, Apt. 4110
- $1.07 million — single-family home at 138 Jewett Ave. (6 bedrooms, built 1914)
- $1.05 million — unit at 65 2nd Street, Unit 1402 (1,116 sq ft)
- $999,000 — house at 105 Laidlaw Ave. (built 1899)
Data snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total recorded residential sales (week) | 33 |
| Average sale price | $766,603 |
| Average price per sq. ft. | $544 |
Individual entries on the top-10 list ranged from historic homes built around 1900 to newer condominium units. Examples include a 2,421-square-foot residence at 36 Corbin Ave. that sold for $920,000 and an 1,427-square-foot property at 105 Laidlaw Ave. that closed at $999,000. Several of the higher-priced sales recorded prices per square foot in the upper hundreds — reflecting demand for updated units and water-view or transit-accessible locations common in parts of Jersey City.
For prospective buyers and sellers, weekly rollups like this offer a short-term view of transaction activity and pricing across neighborhoods. They do not replace a full market appraisal or a broker’s comparative market analysis, but they provide timely snapshots of what is closing and at what price levels in the city.
Local homeowners watching equity or planning a sale should note the mix of old and new stock on the list; historic multi-bedroom houses continue to command seven-figure totals when renovated or situated on desirable blocks, while newer condominium units are posting high per-square-foot values.
