Is Forest Hills, NY a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Forest Hills is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Forest Hills is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Forest Hills, NY

How much do homes in Forest Hills, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$450,000

$490/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$250(+0.1%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Forest Hills has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Forest Hills was $450,000 in November 2024, up 0.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $490.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $317.2K$315K
-0.7%
2 $468.5K$485K
+3.5%
3 $970K$1.0M
+12.2%
4 $1.4M$1.5M
+9.3%
5+ $2.0M$1.7M
-11.3%

Summary: Forest Hills housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 0.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 11.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Rego Park
+6.0%
Kew Gardens Hills
+3.8%
Forest Hills
0.1%
Kew Gardens
-16.2%

Housing Supply in Forest Hills, NY

How many homes are available in Forest Hills, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
349352+0.9%

Summary: The Forest Hills real estate market had 352 homes for sale in November 2024, a 0.9% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 144142
-1.4%
2 129136
+5.4%
3 4142
+2.4%
4 1918
-5.3%
5+ 1614
-12.5%

Summary: The Forest Hills housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 5.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3127-12.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

16 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Forest Hills, you may be able to get a good deal. 59.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 27 homes were sold or pending in Forest Hills in November 2024, down by 12.9% month-over-month. Of the 27 sold homes, 59% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 26% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Forest Hills, NY

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
88 Days101 Days+14.1%

Summary: Homes in Forest Hills had an average of 101 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 14.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

5 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Forest Hills has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During November 2024, 27 homes were sold in Forest Hills; 19% of homes were sold within 30 days, 48% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 26% 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 25 Days Ago

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