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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Forest is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Forest, NY

How much do homes in Forest, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$200,000

$121/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$35,000(-14.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Forest have sold for 14.9% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Forest was $200,000 in October 2024, down 14.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $121.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $190.5K$195K
+2.4%
3 $178.5K$192K
+7.6%
4 $261.6K$195K
-25.5%
5+ $250K$228K
-8.8%

Summary: Forest housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 25.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 8.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Black Rock
+16.8%
Grant Ferry
+6.5%
Forest
-14.9%

Housing Supply in Forest, NY

How many homes are available in Forest, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3125-19.4%

Summary: The Forest real estate market had 25 homes for sale in October 2024, a 19.4% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 22
0.0%
3 89
+12.5%
4 42
-50.0%
5+ 1712
-29.4%

Summary: The Forest 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 remained the same, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 29.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
36+100.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

1 Home Was Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Forest, you could pay more than the asking price. 83.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 6 homes were sold or pending in Forest in October 2024, up by 100.0% month-over-month. Of the 6 sold homes, 17% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 83% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Forest, NY

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
23 Days25 Days+8.9%

Summary: Homes in Forest had an average of 25 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 8.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

3 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 6 homes were sold in Forest; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 50% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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 4 Days Ago

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