Is Albany County, NY a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since March 2023
Since last year, Albany County has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Albany County, NY
How much do homes in Albany County, NY cost?
Median Sold Price
$289,950
$185/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since March 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Albany County was $289,950 in March 2024, up 7.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $185.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | $142.9K | $137.9K | -3.4% |
2 Bedrooms | $220.2K | $225.2K | +2.3% |
3 Bedrooms | $267.3K | $295K | +10.3% |
4 Bedrooms | $350K | $360K | +2.9% |
5+ Bedrooms | $260K | $265K | +1.9% |
Summary: Albany County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 3.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.9%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Schoharie County | $182K | $217K | +19.2% |
Schenectady County | $235K | $255K | +8.5% |
Albany County | $270K | $289.9K | +7.4% |
Rensselaer County | $244.5K | $257.3K | +5.2% |
Greene County | $345K | $305K | -11.6% |
Housing Supply in Albany County, NY
How many homes are available in Albany County, NY?
Number of Homes For Sale
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
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627 | 627 | 0.0% |
Summary: The Albany County real estate market had 627 homes for sale in March 2024, the same as February 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 5 | 5 | 0.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 65 | 70 | +7.7% |
3 Bedrooms | 212 | 214 | +0.9% |
4 Bedrooms | 162 | 155 | -4.3% |
5+ Bedrooms | 183 | 183 | 0.0% |
Summary: The Albany County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.
Number of Homes Sold
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
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132 | 167 | +26.5% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
67 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
22 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
78 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 167 homes were sold or pending in Albany County in March 2024, up by 26.5% month-over-month. Of the 167 sold homes, 40% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 47% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Albany County, NY
How long does it take to sell a home in Albany County, NY?
Average Sale Time
Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
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31 Days | 30 Days | -3.4% |
Summary: Homes in Albany County had an average of 30 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 3.4% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
109 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
39 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
19 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During March 2024, 167 homes were sold in Albany County; 65% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% of homes were sold over 90 days.