Sewell, NJ Real Estate and Homes for Sale
How much do homes cost in Sewell, NJ?
Over the past 12 months, 429 homes sold in Sewell at a median price of $413,000, and most sold between $300,000 and $540,000. The typical home went under contract in 14 days (Bright MLS, November 2025 through October 2026). Sewell addresses (ZIP 08080) are in Washington Township, Mantua Township and Deptford Township, so taxes and schools depend on the town.
Schools
Sewell is a mailing address, not a single town. The Sewell ZIP code (08080) covers parts of Washington Township, Mantua Township and Deptford Township, and the school district depends on which one the home is in.
Public school students in Washington Township attend the Washington Township School District (pre-K through 12th grade).
Public school students in Mantua Township attend the Mantua Township School District (pre-K through grade 6), then the Clearview Regional High School District (grades 7 to 12).
Public school students in Deptford Township attend the Deptford Township 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):
- Washington Township School District performance report
- Mantua Township School District performance report
- Clearview Regional High School District performance report
- Deptford Township Schools performance report
Property taxes
Property taxes in New Jersey are set by each municipality, so a Sewell address pays the rate of the town the home sits in: Washington Township, Mantua Township or Deptford Township. The table below compares them.
| Municipality | Average tax bill | Tax rate | Assessed at | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | $8,543 | 3.665% | 66% | 2.412% |
| Mantua Township | $7,846 | 2.516% | 91% | 2.287% |
| Deptford Township | $6,312 | 3.440% | 67% | 2.309% |
| Wenonah | $11,713 | 4.481% | 67% | 3.020% |
| Pitman | $8,620 | 3.596% | 78% | 2.817% |
| Woodbury Heights | $8,686 | 4.832% | 67% | 3.217% |
| Gloucester County average | $7,889 |
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, Sewell mailing address, closed sales November 2025 through October 2026):
- Median sale price: $413,000 (429 closed sales)
- Year over year: about flat versus a $410,000 median the prior 12 months
- Typical range: most homes sold between $300,000 and $540,000
- Median price per square foot: $231
- Median days on market: 14 days
- Sale-to-list ratio: 101.3%
- Sold over asking: 52% of sales
For county-level trends, see our Gloucester County real estate market report, updated monthly.
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