Bridgeton, NJ Real Estate and Homes for Sale
How much do homes cost in Bridgeton, NJ?
Over the past 12 months, 94 homes sold in Bridgeton at a median price of $213,170, and most sold between $130,000 and $275,000. The typical home went under contract in 28 days (Bright MLS, November 2025 through October 2026).
Schools
Public school students in Bridgeton attend the Bridgeton Public Schools (pre-K through 12th grade).
Test scores, enrollment, class sizes and programs for each district are in the state’s School Performance Reports (NJ Department of Education, 2023-24):
Property taxes
In 2025, the average residential property tax bill in Bridgeton was $4,186, below the Cumberland County average of $5,046.
Bridgeton assesses homes at about 63% of market value, so its 5.790% tax rate works out to an effective rate of 3.625% of what a home is worth. At that rate, a home selling at the local median price of $213,170 would pay roughly $7,730 a year, about $644 a month. The actual bill depends on the home’s assessed value.
| Municipality | Average tax bill | Tax rate | Assessed at | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton | $4,186 | 5.790% | 63% | 3.625% |
| Hopewell Township | $5,777 | 3.693% | 68% | 2.501% |
| Fairfield Township | $4,779 | 2.975% | 87% | 2.599% |
| Shiloh | $4,778 | 3.147% | 84% | 2.638% |
| Cumberland County average | $5,046 |
2025 figures. “Assessed at” is the share of market value used for assessments (effective rate divided by tax rate). Source: NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 Average Residential Statistics and 2025 General and Effective Tax Rates.
The real estate market right now
12-month snapshot (Bright MLS, Bridgeton City, closed sales November 2025 through October 2026):
- Median sale price: $213,170 (94 closed sales)
- Year over year: up about 12.2% from a $190,000 median the prior 12 months
- Typical range: most homes sold between $130,000 and $275,000
- Median price per square foot: $154
- Median days on market: 28 days
- Sale-to-list ratio: 98.6%
- Sold over asking: 37% of sales
For county-level trends, see our Cumberland County real estate market report, updated monthly.
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