Is Schenectady 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, Schenectady County has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Schenectady County, NY
How much do homes in Schenectady County, NY cost?
Median Sold Price
$255,000
$166/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since March 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Schenectady County was $255,000 in March 2024, up 8.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $166.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $114.2K | $140K | +22.5% |
2 Bedrooms | $180.3K | $200K | +10.9% |
3 Bedrooms | $230K | $253K | +10.0% |
4 Bedrooms | $289.3K | $299.9K | +3.7% |
5+ Bedrooms | $230K | $262.5K | +14.1% |
Summary: Schenectady County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 22.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.1%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Schoharie County | $182K | $217K | +19.2% |
Montgomery County | $160K | $174.9K | +9.3% |
Schenectady County | $235K | $255K | +8.5% |
Albany County | $270K | $289.9K | +7.4% |
Saratoga County | $385.4K | $404.7K | +5.0% |
Housing Supply in Schenectady County, NY
How many homes are available in Schenectady County, NY?
Number of Homes For Sale
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
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502 | 460 | -8.4% |
Summary: The Schenectady County real estate market had 460 homes for sale in March 2024, a 8.4% decrease compared to February 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 3 | 2 | -33.3% |
2 Bedrooms | 59 | 58 | -1.7% |
3 Bedrooms | 200 | 174 | -13.0% |
4 Bedrooms | 127 | 132 | +3.9% |
5+ Bedrooms | 113 | 94 | -16.8% |
Summary: The Schenectady County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 13%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 16.8%.
Number of Homes Sold
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
98 | 113 | +15.3% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
39 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
22 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
52 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 113 homes were sold or pending in Schenectady County in March 2024, up by 15.3% month-over-month. Of the 113 sold homes, 35% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 46% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Schenectady County, NY
How long does it take to sell a home in Schenectady County, NY?
Average Sale Time
Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
29 Days | 30 Days | +4.1% |
Summary: Homes in Schenectady County had an average of 30 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 4.1% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
81 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
18 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
14 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During March 2024, 113 homes were sold in Schenectady County; 72% of homes were sold within 30 days, 16% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 12% of homes were sold over 90 days.