Selling a House in Cherry Hill, NJ
Cherry Hill's exterior CCO, fire certificate and the steps to a smooth closing.
What's My Cherry Hill Home Worth?Cherry Hill is one of South Jersey's largest and most competitive markets, and it has one of the more detailed resale inspections in the region. Plan ahead and it won't slow your sale.
Cherry Hill market snapshot
| Camden County, NJ | Week ending Oct. 18, 2026 | Same week, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Median list price | $372,500 | $339,900 |
| Active listings | 1,182 | 935 |
| New listings | 111 | 155 |
| New purchase contracts | 84 | 125 |
| Median days to contract | 30 | 29 |
| Showings | 1,601 | 2,033 |
| Active listings with a price cut | 10.4% | 11.6% |
Source: Bright MLS Weekly Market Report, week ending October 18, 2026. County-level figures for Camden County; single-week numbers move around, so ask us for current data on your street or development.
Cherry Hill's two resale certificates
1. Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO). Cherry Hill requires a CCO before the resale of any single-family home. Some condos and townhomes are exempt, and the township publishes the list. A Property Maintenance Officer inspects the exterior: sidewalks, driveways, fences, trees, sanitation, grading and drainage, natural growth, exhaust vents, sump-pump discharge, accessory structures and ground-surface hazards. The fee is $100, paid before the inspection and non-refundable once paid (Township of Cherry Hill). Any repairs the inspector requires must be finished within 30 days of notice (Cherry Hill Code).
2. Fire Department smoke alarm certificate. This is separate from, and in addition to, the CCO (Township of Cherry Hill). State rules also require a 2A:10B:C extinguisher within 10 feet of the kitchen (NJ DCA).
Apply online or at 820 Mercer Street, Room 202. For questions, call Property Maintenance at 856-834-3364 (Township of Cherry Hill).
Smart Move tip: Cracked sidewalk flags, sump discharge pointed toward the street, and overgrown trees are easy to fix before you list and frustrating to handle during contract.
What Cherry Hill buyers weigh
- Schools. Cherry Hill Public Schools runs 18 schools from PreK through 12th grade, including Cherry Hill High School East and West (Cherry Hill Public Schools).
- Transit. PATCO's Woodcrest Station in Cherry Hill, just off I-295, is one of the line's busiest park-and-ride stations, with service into Philadelphia (PATCO).
- Taxes. Cherry Hill's 2025 effective tax rate was 2.598 (NJ Division of Taxation). Buyers compare monthly payments with Burlington County options like Mount Laurel and Moorestown.
Our Cherry Hill selling plan
We walk the exterior with the CCO checklist before you list, price against Cherry Hill sales in your section of town, and market the commute and school advantages buyers are paying for. See our full selling process.
Frequently asked questions
Does every Cherry Hill home need a CCO?
All single-family resales do. Some condominium and townhome communities are excluded. Check the township's exemption list.
What does the Cherry Hill CCO cost?
$100, paid before the inspection. It isn't refundable once paid.
Is the CCO inspection inside the house?
No. It covers exterior property areas. The Fire Department's smoke alarm inspection is separate.
Selling in Cherry Hill?
Get a free home value report or call Jacki at (856) 296-7226 or Stan at (609) 805-0835.