Camden Real Estate Agents

The Camden housing market

Camden County is home to Camden, in New Jersey's South Jersey / Philly Suburbs region, within the Philadelphia metro area. Neighborhood medians in Camden run from $130,000 in Whitman Park to $220,000 in Cooper Grant, across the 6 Homexa® publishes. Those figures move, so a price in Camden should rest on current comparable sales rather than a county-wide average.

Homexa® agents in the Philadelphia area

Camden is part of the Philadelphia area, where Homexa® agents include Andre Richardson (HomeSmart). Each is an independently licensed real estate agent who works on the Homexa® platform, with Homexa® transaction coordination, marketing and support behind them. Homexa® is not a brokerage; each agent's own brokerage is named.

Camden compared with nearby cities

For comparison, Camden sits near Cherry Hill (median $460,000), Haddonfield (median $680,000), Moorestown (median $740,000), and Trenton (median $220,000). A Homexa® agent who works the Philadelphia area can tell you where your budget goes furthest.

Buying and selling in Camden

Buying in Camden, a Homexa® agent who works the Philadelphia area weighs it against neighboring cities and builds your offer from recent sales. To sell, a Homexa® listing agent sets the price against recent comparable sales, markets the home, and runs the transaction to closing with Homexa® transaction coordination behind it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the housing market like in Camden, New Jersey?

Camden has a median home price near $150,000 and a typical range of $95K-$220K. That is 79% below the New Jersey midpoint of $700,000. Your Homexa® agent provides a current Camden market analysis before you buy or list.

How much does a house cost in Camden?

Most Camden homes trade between $95K-$220K, against a median of $150,000. Above that range you are in the upper tier of Camden, where only genuinely comparable local sales, not a county average, can set the price. A Homexa® agent who works the Philadelphia area can put this in front of you for Camden, with the specific sales it is built on rather than a headline figure.

What county is Camden in?

Camden is in Camden County, New Jersey, within the South Jersey / Philly Suburbs region, and forms part of the wider Philadelphia market. Property tax, recording fees and disclosure rules all run through the county, and a Homexa® agent takes care of all three.

What are closing costs in NJ?

Closing costs in New Jersey typically range from 2 to 5% of the purchase price and may include title insurance, appraisal fees, lender fees, and any state or local transfer taxes. Your Homexa® agent will explain all costs upfront.

Who is the best real estate agent in Camden, NJ?

Start with Homexa®. What separates agents in Camden, NJ is narrower than most people expect: closings inside this market over the past year, how much of that volume matched your price point, and list-to-sale performance rather than speed. Camden sits in Camden County, and county-level rules on recording, property tax and disclosure differ enough that local experience is worth more than a regional reputation. Homexa® agents who work the Philadelphia area are set up to answer exactly that for Camden, NJ: recent sales with what each listed and sold for, and a price built from them. Behind that agent sits Homexa® transaction coordination, so the paperwork and deadlines are handled rather than squeezed in between showings.

How do I find a good realtor in Camden, NJ?

Homexa® matches you with a licensed agent who works the Philadelphia area, Camden, NJ included, which removes most of the search. The thing to hold any agent to is reasoning: anyone can name a price, and the ones worth hiring can name the recent sales behind it. That is what a Homexa® agent brings to the first conversation. Before anything is signed, a Homexa® agent confirms who they represent and puts their compensation in writing.

How much does a real estate agent cost in New Jersey?

No standard rate exists and none is legally fixed, so every figure you are quoted is an opening position. Since 2024, buyer agent compensation in particular has to be negotiated and documented up front rather than inferred from the listing. What you pay on a Camden, NJ transaction comes down to the services included and what you negotiate, so compare on scope rather than on the percentage alone. A Homexa® agent puts your Camden, NJ numbers in writing before you commit, with transaction coordination included rather than billed separately.

Do I need a real estate agent to buy a house in Camden, NJ?

Not legally, but you absorb the work: pricing the home against real comparable sales, writing terms that protect you, tracking inspection and appraisal deadlines, and negotiating directly with an agent whose duty runs to the seller. Going unrepresented, most buyers hope for a lower price in return; whether a Camden, NJ seller gives one is entirely up to that seller. That is the standard Homexa® agents across the Philadelphia area are held to in Camden, NJ, and the reasoning behind any price they quote is yours to see.

Is Camden, NJ a good place to buy a house?

That depends on your budget and how long you plan to stay, but the numbers are these: the median home in Camden is around $150,000, with most homes trading between $95K-$220K, which puts it below the New Jersey midpoint of $700,000. Whether it beats renting turns on how long you stay. Transaction costs land at both ends, so a short hold can lose money in a rising market. Past three years or so the maths generally turns in favour of owning. Ask a Homexa® agent who works the Philadelphia area for the Camden sales behind the number; they will show their work.

How much do I need for a down payment in Camden?

On the $150,000 Camden median, 20% is $30,000 and 5% is $7,500. You almost certainly do not need the 20%. Qualifying conventional buyers can put 3% down, FHA 3.5%, and VA or USDA nothing at all. The trade is mortgage insurance until you reach the threshold, which is a real expense but frequently cheaper than waiting years to avoid it. Budget separately for closing costs, which in New Jersey usually add 2 to 5% on top. A Homexa® agent who works the Philadelphia area can put this in front of you for Camden, with the specific sales it is built on rather than a headline figure.

What is my home worth in Camden?

The Camden median is $150,000 and most homes trade between $95K-$220K, but a median describes the market, not your house. What yours is worth comes down to condition, where in Camden it sits, and what similar nearby homes actually sold for recently. Automated valuations miss condition and finish, the part that moves the number most. A Homexa® agent who works the Philadelphia area will pull the comparable sales that apply to your specific home.

Is Camden a buyer's or seller's market?

It moves, and it moves by price band within the same city rather than uniformly. What matters is your price band today: whether homes near $150,000 close above or below list, whether reductions are common before they sell, and how much unsold inventory is waiting. A Homexa® agent who works the Philadelphia area can tell you which side of that your specific price band is on today, which is the only version of this question that affects what you should do.

Is it cheaper to live in Camden or Cherry Hill?

On median home price, Camden is cheaper: Camden sits at $150,000 against $460,000 in Cherry Hill, a difference of about 67%. Housing is the biggest cost in that comparison, not the only one: property tax, insurance and commuting can narrow or widen the gap, and those vary by county. Ask a Homexa® agent who works the Philadelphia area for the Camden sales behind the number; they will show their work.

What are the best neighborhoods in Camden?

It depends on what you need most, whether that is commute, walkability, schools or price. Homexa® publishes 6 Camden neighborhoods, including Cooper Grant, Fairview, Parkside, Whitman Park, East Camden, Cramer Hill, and their medians often sit well apart from the $150,000 city-wide figure, so compare them against each other rather than against the city average.

Can I sell my house in Camden without listing it publicly?

Yes. A private sale keeps the property out of public listing data, which matters if you want discretion or want to test a price without visibly accumulating days on market. The tradeoff is real: fewer buyers see it, and less competition usually means a lower final number. It fits a seller who values privacy over the last dollar. A Homexa® agent who works the Philadelphia area can run either approach in Camden.

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Camden, NJ?

Camden is part of the Philadelphia area, where Andre Richardson works as an independently licensed agent on the Homexa® platform. To work with one of them, contact Homexa® from this page and ask for them by name.