By Kearny Life staff
Kearny’s real estate market stayed busy in August 2026 as buyers looked for alternatives to nearby big cities. Single-family homes attracted families looking for traditional houses, while multi-family buildings remained popular with local investors. Fairly priced homes sold quickly across all price points. Overall, August showed that Kearny continues to be a steady, popular place for local home buyers and sellers.
The following is representative sample of the over 50 real estate properties that changed hands in Kearny, NJ during the month of August 2026.
| Property Address | Beds | Baths | Listing Price | Sales Price |
| Multi-family | ||||
| 19 Pleasant Place | 4 | 3.5 | $869,000 | $850,000 |
| 112 Devon Terrace | 7 | 3 | $835,000 | $825,000 |
| 240 Ivy Street | 6 | 3 | $820,000 | $800,000 |
| 23 Pleasant Place | 5 | 5 | $799,000 | $775,000 |
| 269 Schuyler Avenue | 6 | 2 | $799,000 | $785,000 |
| 108 Pleasant Place | 5 | 3 | $750,000 | $740,000 |
| 117 Park Place | 5 | 2 | $729,000 | $710,000 |
| 795 Kearny Avenue | 5 | 2 | $725,000 | $710,000 |
| 345 Davis Avenue | 4 | 2 | $649,000 | $635,000 |
| 17-19 Ann Street | 4 | 2 | $615,000 | $600,000 |
| Single family | ||||
| 23 Pleasant Place | 5 | 5 | $775,000 | $750,000 |
| 44 Alpine Place | 4 | 2.5 | $775,000 | $767,000 |
| 22 Schuyler Avenue | 4 | 2 | $659,000 | $650,000 |
| 42 Grant Avenue | 3 | 2 | $635,000 | $625,000 |
| 870 Passaic Avenue | 3 | 1.5 | $625,000 | $615,000 |
| 249 Bergen Avenue | 2 | 1 | $599,000 | $600,000 |
| 74 Dukes Street | 3 | 2 | $599,000 | $595,000 |
| 28 Ann Street | 3 | 1.5 | $589,000 | $578,000 |
| 511 Hickory Street | 3 | 1.5 | $559,000 | $550,000 |
| 692 Passaic Avenue | 3 | 2.5 | $549,000 | $540,000 |
| 149 Hickory Street | 3 | 1 | $539,000 | $535,000 |
August 2026 Market Highlights
- Total Transaction Volume: Kearny recorded 57 closed residential property transactions during August 2026, marking a 19.7% increase compared to August of the prior year.
- Median Sale Price: The overall median sale price across all residential home types settled at $607,098.
- Sale-to-List Ratio: Homes sold at an average of 100.3% of their original listing price, indicating strong buyer competition for well-positioned properties.
- Days on Market: Properties sold in August spent a median of 66 days on the market, down 18 days from the previous year’s pace.
(All stats for the market highlights section was compiled from Refin)
Disclaimer & Data Source: Information compiled in this report is sourced from public tax records, local Multiple Listing Services (MLS), and published real estate database reports for August 2026. Property details and closing specs are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Real estate market conditions fluctuate rapidly; readers and prospective buyers or sellers should always consult a licensed local real estate broker to verify the latest property details, active status, and market evaluations.