Is Schenectady County, NY a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Schenectady County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Schenectady County, NY

How much do homes in Schenectady County, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$255,000

$167/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$18,551(+7.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Schenectady County have sold for 7.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Schenectady County was $255,000 in April 2024, up 7.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $167.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $114.2K$149.9K
+31.2%
2 $181.5K$200K
+10.2%
3 $234.3K$255K
+8.8%
4 $289.9K$296.6K
+2.3%
5+ $227.9K$267.6K
+17.4%

Summary: Schenectady County housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 31.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 17.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Schoharie County
+18.5%
Montgomery County
+10.4%
Albany County
+8.2%
Schenectady County
+7.8%
Saratoga County
+6.3%

Housing Supply in Schenectady County, NY

How many homes are available in Schenectady County, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
546502-8.1%

Summary: The Schenectady County real estate market had 502 homes for sale in April 2024, a 8.1% decrease compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 44
0.0%
2 6659
-10.6%
3 217200
-7.8%
4 148136
-8.1%
5+ 111103
-7.2%

Summary: The Schenectady County housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 8.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
123126+2.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

49 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

20 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

57 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Schenectady County, you could pay more than the asking price. 45.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 126 homes were sold or pending in Schenectady County in April 2024, up by 2.4% month-over-month. Of the 126 sold homes, 39% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 45% 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

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
30 Days29 Days-5.1%

Summary: Homes in Schenectady County had an average of 29 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 5.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

92 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

21 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During April 2024, 126 homes were sold in Schenectady County; 73% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% 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 22 Days Ago

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