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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lancaster is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lancaster, NY

How much do homes in Lancaster, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$319,000

$204/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$11,000(-3.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lancaster have sold for 3.3% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lancaster was $319,000 in October 2024, down 3.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $204.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 -$55K
N/A
2 $254.3K$274.9K
+8.1%
3 $300K$344K
+14.7%
4 $432.5K$363.7K
-15.9%
5+ $337.5K$290K
-14.1%

Summary: Lancaster 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 8.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 14.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 15.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 14.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Depew
+5.6%
Lancaster
-3.3%

Housing Supply in Lancaster, NY

How many homes are available in Lancaster, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
131100-23.7%

Summary: The Lancaster real estate market had 100 homes for sale in October 2024, a 23.7% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 2219
-13.6%
3 6450
-21.9%
4 3023
-23.3%
5+ 158
-46.7%

Summary: The Lancaster 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 13.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 21.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 23.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 46.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3932-17.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

27 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lancaster, you could pay more than the asking price. 84.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 32 homes were sold or pending in Lancaster in October 2024, down by 17.9% month-over-month. Of the 32 sold homes, 13% were sold under asking, 3% were sold at asking, and 84% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lancaster, NY

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
17 Days16 Days-9.4%

Summary: Homes in Lancaster had an average of 16 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 9.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

27 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 32 homes were sold in Lancaster; 84% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% 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 21 Days Ago

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