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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Schenectady is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Schenectady, NY

How much do homes in Schenectady, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$267,607

$175/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$21,814(+8.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Schenectady have sold for 8.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Schenectady was $267,607 in November 2024, up 8.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $175.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $110K$164.9K
+49.9%
2 $195K$211.1K
+8.3%
3 $244.9K$265K
+8.2%
4 $299.2K$319.7K
+6.8%
5+ $250K$280K
+12.0%

Summary: Schenectady housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 49.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Glenville
+9.0%
Schenectady
+8.9%
Niskayuna
+6.7%
Rotterdam
+6.3%

Housing Supply in Schenectady, NY

How many homes are available in Schenectady, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
619470-24.1%

Summary: The Schenectady real estate market had 470 homes for sale in November 2024, a 24.1% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 55
0.0%
2 7866
-15.4%
3 239173
-27.6%
4 187145
-22.5%
5+ 11081
-26.4%

Summary: The Schenectady housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 15.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 27.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 22.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 26.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
154125-18.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

48 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

17 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

60 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Schenectady, you could pay more than the asking price. 48% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 125 homes were sold or pending in Schenectady in November 2024, down by 18.8% month-over-month. Of the 125 sold homes, 38% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 48% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
16 Days28 Days+73.0%

Summary: Homes in Schenectady had an average of 28 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 73% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

88 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

30 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 125 homes were sold in Schenectady; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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