Commercial Township

Real Estate

A small, highly local housing market spanning Port Norris, Laurel Lake, Mauricetown and rural parcels—with waterfront, wetland, septic, well and flood considerations that can vary dramatically by property.

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Current market snapshot

Port Norris Offers the Clearest Current Market Indicator

Because Commercial Township sales volume is small and the communities are very different, Port Norris statistics are best treated as an indicator rather than a township-wide price benchmark.

MetricCurrent reading
Port Norris median sale priceAbout $175,000 over the three months ending July 2026
Year-over-year change+18.6%
Median sale price / sq. ft.$121
Median days on market53 days
Homes sold in July6
Small-sample caution: Port Norris, Laurel Lake and Mauricetown can behave differently, and a handful of sales can materially change monthly statistics.
Buyer due diligence

Property Conditions Matter More Than a Single Median

Flood & Wetlands

Riverfront and low-lying Bayshore property may require flood-zone, elevation, wetland and insurance review before purchase.

Well & Septic

Many rural properties may rely on private systems; buyers should verify system type, permits, testing and condition.

Laurel Lake

Ask whether a property is subject to local association, Fair Share or lake-access obligations and what rights actually transfer.

Historic Mauricetown

Older homes can offer distinctive character, but inspections should account for age, systems, structure and renovation history.

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