07021 — Essex County, New Jersey Market Snapshot

Housing market data for zip code 07021 in Essex County, New Jersey. Updated monthly with median prices, days on market, and more.

Data as of May 2026

Limited Sales Data

Only 7 homes sold in this ZIP code during the selected period. Statistics may not be representative. See the Essex County county page for broader data.

Market Sales Data

7 sales in 2026 (year to date)

Source: Redfin

Median Sale Price

$1,595,000

2.1% YoYClosed sales

Days to Sell

33

Median, listing to close

Homes Sold

7

Closed in 2026

Inventory

3

Jumbo Loan Likely Needed

The median home in 07021 at $1,595,000 exceeds the 2026 conforming loan limit of $1,209,750 by $385,250. Most buyers here will need jumbo loans, which typically require higher credit scores, larger down payments, and come with different rate pricing.

Market Insights

Market Temperature

07021's market is balanced with homes taking an average of 33 days to sell. Buyers have some negotiating room without the pressure of bidding wars.

Conforming Loan Feasibility

The median home in 07021 at $1,595,000 exceeds the 2026 conforming loan limit of $1,209,750 by $385,250. Most buyers here will need jumbo loans, which typically require higher credit scores, larger down payments, and come with different rate pricing.

Loan limits in 07021 are set at the county level.

2026 Loan Limits — Essex County

Property Units Conforming Limit FHA Limit
1 Unit$1,209,750$1,249,125
2 Units$1,548,975$1,599,375
3 Units$1,872,225$1,933,200
4 Units$2,326,875$2,402,625

Affordability Snapshot — Zip 07021

To purchase the median home at $1,595,000 with 5% down at today's rate of 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment is approximately $12,370.

Monthly Payment

$12,370

Income Required

$530,159

Principal & Interest

$9,828/mo

Down Payment (5%)

$79,750

Based on 30-year fixed at 6.75%, 1.8% property tax, $1,800/yr insurance, 28% DTI guideline.

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Estimated Monthly Payment

$10,021

Principal & Interest$8,276
Property Tax$1,595
Insurance$150
Loan Amount$1,276,000
Total Interest$1,703,400
Income Required$429,476/yr

Jumbo loan required. Loan amount exceeds the $1,209,750 conforming limit for 07021.

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