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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Watertown is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

At the same time last year, Watertown was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Watertown is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Watertown, NY

How much do homes in Watertown, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$177,826

$106/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

-$10,413(-5.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Watertown have sold for 5.5% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Watertown was $177,826 in March 2024, down 5.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $106.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $105K$132.4K
+26.1%
2 $121K$144.5K
+19.4%
3 $184K$171.7K
-6.7%
4 $199.5K$190K
-4.8%
5+ $280K$185K
-33.9%

Summary: Watertown housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 26.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 19.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 6.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 33.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Watertown
-5.5%
Le Ray
-8.6%

Housing Supply in Watertown, NY

How many homes are available in Watertown, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
146158+8.2%

Summary: The Watertown real estate market had 158 homes for sale in March 2024, a 8.2% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 10
-100.0%
2 69
+50.0%
3 5862
+6.9%
4 4853
+10.4%
5+ 3334
+3.0%

Summary: The Watertown housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
3024-20.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

11 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Watertown, you may be able to get a good deal. 45.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 24 homes were sold or pending in Watertown in March 2024, down by 20.0% month-over-month. Of the 24 sold homes, 46% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 21% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Watertown, NY

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

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
49 Days46 Days-6.0%

Summary: Homes in Watertown had an average of 46 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

15 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During March 2024, 24 homes were sold in Watertown; 63% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 25% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

Report Updated 24 Days Ago

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