Is Sheepshead Bay, NY a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Sheepshead Bay is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Sheepshead Bay was a Neutral Market.

Key Takeaway

Sheepshead Bay is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Sheepshead Bay, NY

How much do homes in Sheepshead Bay, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$380,000

$411/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$35,000(+10.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Sheepshead Bay have sold for 10.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Sheepshead Bay was $380,000 in October 2024, up 10.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $411.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $249.9K$247.5K
-1.0%
2 $295K$318K
+7.8%
3 $730K$790K
+8.2%
4 $990K$950K
-4.0%
5+ $1.1M$1.2M
+8.3%

Summary: Sheepshead Bay housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Homecrest
+34.4%
Brighton Beach
+19.6%
Sheepshead Bay
+10.1%
Southern Brooklyn
-1.9%
Gerritsen Beach
-16.5%

Housing Supply in Sheepshead Bay, NY

How many homes are available in Sheepshead Bay, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
205199-2.9%

Summary: The Sheepshead Bay real estate market had 199 homes for sale in October 2024, a 2.9% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 5355
+3.8%
2 6359
-6.3%
3 5954
-8.5%
4 88
0.0%
5+ 2223
+4.5%

Summary: The Sheepshead Bay housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8.5%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1916-15.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

12 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Sheepshead Bay, you may be able to get a good deal. 75% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 16 homes were sold or pending in Sheepshead Bay in October 2024, down by 15.8% month-over-month. Of the 16 sold homes, 75% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 13% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Sheepshead Bay, NY

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
122 Days137 Days+12.4%

Summary: Homes in Sheepshead Bay had an average of 137 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 12.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

2 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Sheepshead Bay are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During October 2024, 16 homes were sold in Sheepshead Bay; 13% of homes were sold within 30 days, 38% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 44% 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 15 Days Ago

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