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Lake Telemark, NJ Housing Market
The last median sale price Redfin published was $535,000 (through May 2026). With 2.5 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 9 days, Lake Telemark is a strong seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $535,000 home is about $2,856/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Lake Telemark, NJ
Median sale price
$535,000
Last published period
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
9
Fast-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
5
2.5 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$107,065
Home costs 5.0x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
109.2%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Lake Telemark a buyer's or seller's market?
Lake Telemark, NJ is a strong seller's market, based on 2.5 months of supply and homes selling in about 9 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Lake Telemark housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Lake Telemark, NJ. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $535,000 |
| Median list price | $619,950 |
| Median price per sq ft | $391/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 9 days |
| Active inventory | 5 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.5 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 109.2% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 2 |
| New listings (that month) | 4 |
| Listings with a price cut | 20.0% |
| Market condition | Strong seller's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Lake Telemark is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Lake Telemark is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Lake Telemark home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Lake Telemark, NJ fell 34.0%, from $810,445 to $535,000. 20.0% of Lake Telemark listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a modest share, which is what a market looks like when sellers are pricing close to where homes actually clear. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.5 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 109.2%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Lake Telemark?
Priced off the median sale price of $535,000 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $107,000 | $428,000 | $2,856/mo |
| 5% | $26,750 | $508,250 | $3,392/mo |
Redfin, through May 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $2,856, that implies roughly $122,405 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Lake Telemark earns $107,065, about $15,340 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the median sale price to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 5.0x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Buying in Lake Telemark in the next 12 months?
Tell us your timeline. We send the Lake Telemark market brief: the price ranges that actually clear, how long homes sit, and what to fix on your credit before you apply.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lake Telemark?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Lake Telemark, NJ, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Lake Telemark?
Active listings in Lake Telemark, NJ went from 5 in August 2024 to 5 in May 2026, a +0.0% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 5 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 3 | not published |
| December 2024 | 4 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 3 | not published |
| February 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 5 | 4 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Lake Telemark compare to New Jersey and the U.S.?
Lake Telemark homes sell for $535,000 — 8% below the New Jersey median of $579,900. Against the national median of $410,700, Lake Telemark runs 30% higher.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Telemark, NJ | $535,000 | not published | 9 days |
| New Jersey statewide | $579,900 | +3.7% | 35 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Lake Telemark
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 2.5. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 20.0%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $536 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $535,000 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Lake Telemark listing goes under contract in 9 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 109.2% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- In the last published month Lake Telemark added 4 new listings against 2 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Lake Telemark varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Lake Telemark
There are currently 5 homes listed for sale in Lake Telemark, New Jersey. The median listing price is $620K.
Active listings
5
Homes on market
Median list price
$620K
Avg. days on market
9
Days until sale
New this week
4
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in Lake Telemark by property type?
How the Lake Telemark, NJ market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $535,000 | $391/sq ft | 2 | 9 days |
Who lives in Lake Telemark?
American Community Survey estimates for Lake Telemark. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
1,519
Households
524
Median income
$107,065/yr
Median age
32.3 years
Owner-occupied
91.0%
Median home value
$424,200
Mean commute
30.6 min
91.0% of occupied homes in Lake Telemark are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market.
Which cities are near Lake Telemark, NJ?
Ordered by distance from Lake Telemark, not by size. Compare Lake Telemark side by side with any of them.
Lake Telemark housing market FAQ
Is Lake Telemark a buyer's or seller's market?
Lake Telemark, NJ is currently a strong seller's market. That read comes from 2.5 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 9 days, and sellers getting 109.2% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Lake Telemark?
The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $535,000, about $391 per square foot.
Is Lake Telemark cheaper than the rest of New Jersey?
Lake Telemark's median sale price of $535,000 is 8% lower than the New Jersey statewide median of $579,900, and 30% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake Telemark?
Homes in Lake Telemark, NJ spent a median of 9 days on market before going under contract, versus 35 days statewide. Under three weeks means well-priced listings move before most buyers can schedule a second showing. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Lake Telemark?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $535,000 home is about $2,856 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $122,405 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $107,065.
Are home prices rising in Lake Telemark?
We do not hold a complete 12-month value series for Lake Telemark, NJ yet, so we are not going to call a direction. The price chart above shows every period we do have.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Lake Telemark?
Lake Telemark ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Lake Telemark?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Lake Telemark, NJ is a strong seller's market with 2.5 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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