The most accessible entry point into the Greater Princeton corridor. Borders Princeton to the southwest, walkable to Rider University, minutes from the Route 1 tech and pharma belt, at a median price well below $700K.
I-295/Rt 1 access · no train · 10 min to Princeton · schools not top-5 like WW/Princeton
Your Lawrence Realtor
Working with Charlie Wu in Lawrence
I have represented buyers and sellers across Lawrence Township since 2015, from condos and townhouses to single-family homes minutes from Princeton.
For buyers
Winning in multiple-offer situations
Well-priced Lawrence homes, especially close to Princeton, can draw several offers quickly. I know how to structure an offer that stands out when my buyers are competing.
Offers backed by data
Before you write an offer, I analyze recent comparable sales, pending deals and the competing homes on the market, so you know what the home is really worth and how strong your offer needs to be to win without overpaying.
Access before the market
Through my private network, my buyers hear about off-market and coming-soon homes before they show up on public search sites.
For sellers
Prepared before it goes live
Most of my listings are painted and professionally staged before the first showing, and marketed with professional photography, so buyers see the home at its best from day one.
Pricing backed by data
I track every listing and sale across the Greater Princeton market and build each price from a detailed analysis of recent comparable sales, pending deals and the homes you are competing against right now.
Built to draw competing offers
When interest is strong, I set a clear offer deadline so every buyer competes at once.
“Charlie Wu helped us sell our single-family home in Lawrence, NJ. He provided clear guidance on staging and preparation, which made the home show beautifully and attract serious buyers. His pricing strategy, market knowledge, and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and well-managed.”
Lawrence Township is the most accessible entry point into the Greater Princeton corridor. The live numbers are in the market report below. Steady volume here reflects what value buyers are doing in the current rate environment: trading scarce inventory in Princeton, West Windsor, and Montgomery for more attainable price points just minutes south. The Lawrence math is simple: far below the Princeton single-family median with comparable access to the Route 1 employment belt, I-295, and the Hamilton NJ Transit station for NYC. Lawrence High School's average SAT total is about 1127, and U.S. News ranks it #125 of 415 New Jersey public high schools, below the top-tier cluster of Princeton, WW-Plainsboro, and Hopewell Valley, so families prioritizing school district position should weigh that. For commute, value, and proximity-driven buyers, Lawrence frequently delivers the best dollar efficiency in the area.
Lawrence market report: rolling 12 months
Every figure compares the 12 months ending Oct 20, 2026 with the 12 months before. Detached homes unless noted; 55+ communities excluded.
Median detached price
$650,000
+1.6% vs prior 12 months (was $640,000)
Townhouse / condo median
$395,000
+6.0% vs prior 12 months (was $372,500)
Active listings
62
-15% vs prior 12 months (was 73)
Months of supply
2.6
vs 3.0 a year ago
Median days on market
16
vs 17 a year ago
Sold over original asking
49.7%
vs 51.1% a year ago
Active listings, this year vs last
Listings on market, not under contract, same day each month (all property types)
This yearLast year
Median detached sale price
Rolling 12 months ending each month
Median days on market
Detached sold homes, rolling 12 months; MLS days on market
Share sold over original asking
Detached, rolling 12 months; sold price above original list price
Price-band mix of closed sales
Share of all property-type sales by sold price, six consecutive 12-month periods
Last 12 months vs the 12 months before
Sales
Median price
Days on market
Sold over ask
Sold vs orig. list
Detached, last 12 months
165
$650,000
16
49.7%
100.0%
Detached, prior 12 months
184
$640,000
17
51.1%
100.0%
Townhouse/condo/other, last 12 months
118
$395,000
21
31.4%
98.2%
Townhouse/condo/other, prior 12 months
110
$372,500
15
47.3%
100.0%
Lawrence market numbers, explained
Is the Lawrence housing market cooling?+
In the 12 months ending Oct 20, 2026, 49.7% of Lawrence detached sales closed above the original asking price, versus 51.1% the year before. The median detached price was $650,000 (+1.6% year over year) and the median days on market was 16 versus 17.
How many homes are for sale in Lawrence right now?+
On Oct 20, 2026 there were 62 active listings (not under contract) in Lawrence, compared with 73 a year earlier (-15%). Another 44 homes were under contract. That is about 2.6 months of supply at the current pace of closings.
How long does it take to sell a house in Lawrence?+
The median Lawrence detached home that sold spent 16 days on the market (prior 12 months: 17).
What share of Lawrence homes sell over asking price?+
49.7% of Lawrence detached homes sold above their original asking price in the 12 months ending Oct 20, 2026. The median sold-to-original-list ratio was 100.0%.
How we measure this
Source: BrightMLS listings and closed sales, compiled by The Wu Team. Town follows the MLS area (Lawrence Twp); rentals excluded.
Windows are rolling 12 months ending Oct 20, 2026; the comparison period is the 12 months ending Oct 31, 2025, last year's month end, the same basis as the 1-year change on the market page. Months of supply = active listings divided by average monthly closed sales over the last 12 months.
Detached figures exclude 55+ communities. Active listings and months of supply include every property type.
Days on market covers closed sales only: the MLS count for each home sold in the window, which stops when the listing goes Active Under Contract (before the later Pending date). Homes that never sold are not included. Sold over asking and sold-to-list use the ORIGINAL list price, so price cuts count against them. Original price resets if a home is relisted.
Past active-listing counts rebuild each listing's on-market period from its dates. Withdrawn listings before April 2026 are incompletely recorded, so earlier counts may be slightly low.
Smaller towns (roughly under 100 detached sales a year) move more month to month; read direction, not decimals.
Lawrence has 46 named communities and subdivisions, each with its own price range and home styles. See live medians, recent sales and active listings for every one.
The median single-family home price in Lawrence Township is approximately $650,000 as of October 2026 (latest month preliminary), the most accessible price point in the Greater Princeton corridor. Entry-level homes start in the $380K-$450K range, while larger colonials and renovated properties in the Princeton Pike corridor can reach $800K-$950K.
How are Lawrence Township schools rated?+
Lawrence High School's average SAT total is about 1127, and U.S. News ranks it #125 of New Jersey's 415 public high schools, which is not in the same tier as neighboring Princeton Public, WW-Plainsboro, or Hopewell Valley Regional. Buyers for whom school district ranking is the primary driver should look at those markets instead. Lawrence makes the most sense for buyers where location, value, and commute access are the primary criteria. See the full Lawrence Township schools guide.
Is Lawrence NJ close to Princeton?+
Yes. Lawrence Township borders Princeton to the southwest and is approximately 10-15 minutes from downtown Princeton by car. Residents have easy access to Princeton's restaurants, cultural amenities, and community life at a significantly lower cost of entry.
Who are the top realtors in Lawrence NJ?+
No single ranking settles it, and each platform uses its own method, so it helps to compare a few. As of October 4, 2026, Charlie Wu of The Wu Team is listed #5 on EffectiveAgents' Lawrence Township list and #4 of 89 on FastExpert's Lawrence Township list (Recommended sort). Beyond rankings, look at an agent's recent closed sales in Lawrence, verified reviews (Charlie's profiles show a 5.0 rating across Google, Zillow, Realtor.com, Yelp and RateMyAgent), and how clearly they explain contracts, inspections and negotiation. The full list by town is on the Agent Rankings page.
Is Lawrence NJ good for commuting?+
Lawrence Township is well-positioned for commuters. Direct access to Route 1, I-295, and Route 206 makes it practical for employment in Princeton (10-15 min), Trenton (10 min), Philadelphia (45-60 min via I-95), and the broader Route 1 tech and pharma corridor. NJ Transit service provides additional options for NYC-bound commuters via Hamilton Station.
What types of homes are available in Lawrence NJ?+
Lawrence Township's inventory is varied, from post-war ranches and split-levels in mid-century subdivisions (1950s : 1970s) to larger colonials and contemporaries in newer sections near Princeton Pike. There is also an active townhouse and condo market for buyers seeking a lower-maintenance entry point into the township.
Does The Wu Team work with buyers in Lawrence NJ?+
Yes, we actively serve buyers and sellers in Lawrence Township. We bring the same data-driven approach to Lawrence that we apply across the Greater Princeton corridor: precise comp analysis, clear offer strategy, and full Mandarin-language service when preferred.
