Is Amherst, NY a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Amherst is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

Since last year, Amherst has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Amherst is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Amherst, NY

How much do homes in Amherst, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$334,958

$197/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$9,958(+3.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Amherst have sold for 3.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Amherst was $334,958 in September 2024, up 3.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $197.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $132K$150K
+13.6%
2 $200.1K$220K
+9.9%
3 $309.4K$319.5K
+3.2%
4 $422K$431.5K
+2.3%
5+ $510K$460K
-9.8%

Summary: Amherst housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 13.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 9.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

North Tonawanda
+6.5%
Amherst
+3.1%
East Amherst
-3.6%
Williamsville
-4.7%
Getzville
-16.1%

Housing Supply in Amherst, NY

How many homes are available in Amherst, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
477357-25.2%

Summary: The Amherst real estate market had 357 homes for sale in September 2024, a 25.2% decrease compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 45
+25.0%
2 9374
-20.4%
3 191155
-18.8%
4 160103
-35.6%
5+ 2920
-31.0%

Summary: The Amherst housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 20.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 18.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 35.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 31%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
15388-42.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

30 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

52 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Amherst, you could pay more than the asking price. 59.1% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 88 homes were sold or pending in Amherst in September 2024, down by 42.5% month-over-month. Of the 88 sold homes, 34% were sold under asking, 7% were sold at asking, and 59% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Amherst, NY

How long does it take to sell a home in Amherst, NY?

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
14 Days20 Days+44.1%

Summary: Homes in Amherst had an average of 20 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 44.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

77 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Amherst are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During September 2024, 88 homes were sold in Amherst; 88% of homes were sold within 30 days, 8% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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