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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Amherst is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Amherst, NY

How much do homes in Amherst, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$335,300

$197/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$6,633(+2.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Amherst have sold for 2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Amherst was $335,300 in October 2024, up 2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $197.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $133.5K$150K
+12.4%
2 $205K$215K
+4.9%
3 $310.5K$318.7K
+2.6%
4 $423.3K$439K
+3.7%
5+ $534.2K$455K
-14.8%

Summary: Amherst housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 14.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

North Tonawanda
+6.7%
Amherst
+2.0%
East Amherst
-1.7%
Williamsville
-4.2%
Getzville
-20.4%

Housing Supply in Amherst, NY

How many homes are available in Amherst, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
443398-10.2%

Summary: The Amherst real estate market had 398 homes for sale in October 2024, a 10.2% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 77
0.0%
2 9583
-12.6%
3 188162
-13.8%
4 129120
-7.0%
5+ 2426
+8.3%

Summary: The Amherst housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 12.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 13.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
112103-8.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

26 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

70 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Amherst, you could pay more than the asking price. 68% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 103 homes were sold or pending in Amherst in October 2024, down by 8.0% month-over-month. Of the 103 sold homes, 25% were sold under asking, 7% were sold at asking, and 68% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Amherst, NY

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
16 Days23 Days+46.8%

Summary: Homes in Amherst had an average of 23 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 46.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

87 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 103 homes were sold in Amherst; 84% of homes were sold within 30 days, 12% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% 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 20 Days Ago

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