Is Schenectady, NY a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since May 2023
Since last year, Schenectady has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Schenectady, NY
How much do homes in Schenectady, NY cost?
Median Sold Price
$257,259
$168/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since May 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Schenectady was $257,259 in May 2024, up 8.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $168.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $100K | $197K | +97.0% |
2 Bedrooms | $181K | $200K | +10.5% |
3 Bedrooms | $234.9K | $255.8K | +8.9% |
4 Bedrooms | $288.6K | $299.9K | +3.9% |
5+ Bedrooms | $230K | $270K | +17.4% |
Summary: Schenectady housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 97%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 17.4%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities
Glenville | $255K | $283.8K | +11.3% |
Niskayuna | $347.2K | $380K | +9.4% |
Schenectady | $237.3K | $257.2K | +8.4% |
Rotterdam | $231.2K | $249.9K | +8.1% |
Housing Supply in Schenectady, NY
How many homes are available in Schenectady, NY?
Number of Homes For Sale
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
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572 | 523 | -8.6% |
Summary: The Schenectady real estate market had 523 homes for sale in May 2024, a 8.6% decrease compared to April 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 5 | 3 | -40.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 65 | 55 | -15.4% |
3 Bedrooms | 240 | 215 | -10.4% |
4 Bedrooms | 149 | 139 | -6.7% |
5+ Bedrooms | 113 | 111 | -1.8% |
Summary: The Schenectady housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 40%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 15.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.8%.
Number of Homes Sold
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
138 | 141 | +2.2% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
43 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
18 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
80 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 141 homes were sold or pending in Schenectady in May 2024, up by 2.2% month-over-month. Of the 141 sold homes, 30% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 57% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Schenectady, NY
How long does it take to sell a home in Schenectady, NY?
Average Sale Time
May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
22 Days | 26 Days | +18.2% |
Summary: Homes in Schenectady had an average of 26 days on market in May 2024, up by 18.2% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
109 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
19 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
13 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During May 2024, 141 homes were sold in Schenectady; 77% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 9% of homes were sold over 90 days.