Is Schenectady County, NY a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since April 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
$167/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since April 2023
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
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Apr 2023 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | $114.2K | $149.9K | +31.2% |
2 Bedrooms | $181.5K | $200K | +10.2% |
3 Bedrooms | $234.3K | $255K | +8.8% |
4 Bedrooms | $289.9K | $296.6K | +2.3% |
5+ Bedrooms | $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 | $184K | $218K | +18.5% |
Montgomery County | $160K | $176.6K | +10.4% |
Albany County | $270K | $292.2K | +8.2% |
Schenectady County | $236.4K | $255K | +7.8% |
Saratoga County | $385.1K | $409.3K | +6.3% |
Housing Supply in Schenectady County, NY
How many homes are available in Schenectady County, NY?
Number of Homes For Sale
Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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546 | 502 | -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
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 4 | 4 | 0.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 66 | 59 | -10.6% |
3 Bedrooms | 217 | 200 | -7.8% |
4 Bedrooms | 148 | 136 | -8.1% |
5+ Bedrooms | 111 | 103 | -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 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
123 | 126 | +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
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 2023 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
30 Days | 29 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
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.