Is Buffalo, 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, Buffalo has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Buffalo, NY
How much do homes in Buffalo, NY cost?
Median Sold Price
$227,140
$156/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since March 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Buffalo was $227,140 in March 2024, up 1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $156.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $158.5K | $162K | +2.2% |
2 Bedrooms | $180K | $200.3K | +11.3% |
3 Bedrooms | $221.1K | $230.5K | +4.3% |
4 Bedrooms | $273.7K | $241.2K | -11.9% |
5+ Bedrooms | $290K | $219.7K | -24.2% |
Summary: Buffalo housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 11.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 24.2%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities
Cheektowaga | $200.6K | $218.1K | +8.7% |
West Seneca | $235.9K | $251.3K | +6.5% |
Kenmore | $235K | $243K | +3.4% |
Sloan | $170K | $172.4K | +1.4% |
Buffalo | $224.9K | $227.1K | +1.0% |
Housing Supply in Buffalo, NY
How many homes are available in Buffalo, NY?
Number of Homes For Sale
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
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1,251 | 1,155 | -7.7% |
Summary: The Buffalo real estate market had 1,155 homes for sale in March 2024, a 7.7% decrease compared to February 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 20 | 27 | +35.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 157 | 153 | -2.5% |
3 Bedrooms | 488 | 416 | -14.8% |
4 Bedrooms | 296 | 291 | -1.7% |
5+ Bedrooms | 290 | 268 | -7.6% |
Summary: The Buffalo housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 35%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 14.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.6%.
Number of Homes Sold
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
297 | 237 | -20.2% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
84 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
25 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
128 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 237 homes were sold or pending in Buffalo in March 2024, down by 20.2% month-over-month. Of the 237 sold homes, 35% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and 54% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Buffalo, NY
How long does it take to sell a home in Buffalo, NY?
Average Sale Time
Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
27 Days | 30 Days | +10.1% |
Summary: Homes in Buffalo had an average of 30 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 10.1% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
160 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
59 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
18 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During March 2024, 237 homes were sold in Buffalo; 68% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% of homes were sold over 90 days.