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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Rensselaer is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Rensselaer, NY

How much do homes in Rensselaer, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$257,725

$191/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$5,225(+2.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Rensselaer have sold for 2.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Rensselaer was $257,725 in November 2024, up 2.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $191.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 -$138K
N/A
2 $225K$230K
+2.2%
3 $265K$270K
+1.9%
4 $283.7K$280K
-1.3%
5+ $247.5K$295K
+19.2%

Summary: Rensselaer housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 19.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Albany
+7.8%
East Greenbush
+6.7%
Rensselaer
+2.1%
North Greenbush
-6.4%

Housing Supply in Rensselaer, NY

How many homes are available in Rensselaer, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
7555-26.7%

Summary: The Rensselaer real estate market had 55 homes for sale in November 2024, a 26.7% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 10
-100.0%
2 129
-25.0%
3 3925
-35.9%
4 1412
-14.3%
5+ 99
0.0%

Summary: The Rensselaer housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 35.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1921+10.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

10 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Rensselaer, you could pay more than the asking price. 52.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 21 homes were sold or pending in Rensselaer in November 2024, up by 10.5% month-over-month. Of the 21 sold homes, 48% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 52% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Rensselaer, NY

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
13 Days26 Days+98.6%

Summary: Homes in Rensselaer had an average of 26 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 98.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

16 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 Rensselaer are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 21 homes were sold in Rensselaer; 76% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% 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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