Is Town of Babylon, NY a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Town of Babylon is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Town of Babylon was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Town of Babylon is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Town of Babylon, NY

How much do homes in Town of Babylon, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$590,993

$357/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$53,326(+9.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Town of Babylon have sold for 9.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Town of Babylon was $590,993 in October 2024, up 9.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $357.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $265K$300K
+13.2%
2 $435K$475.5K
+9.3%
3 $520K$575K
+10.6%
4 $573K$635K
+10.8%
5+ $610K$683.6K
+12.1%

Summary: Town of Babylon housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 13.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

North Amityville
+13.8%
Town of Babylon
+9.9%
Copiague
+8.1%
North Lindenhurst
+7.8%
West Babylon
+7.0%

Housing Supply in Town of Babylon, NY

How many homes are available in Town of Babylon, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
826860+4.1%

Summary: The Town of Babylon real estate market had 860 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.1% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 2828
0.0%
2 8990
+1.1%
3 281304
+8.2%
4 272282
+3.7%
5+ 156156
0.0%

Summary: The Town of Babylon 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 increased by 1.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
134133-0.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

33 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

90 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Town of Babylon, you could pay more than the asking price. 67.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 133 homes were sold or pending in Town of Babylon in October 2024, down by 0.7% month-over-month. Of the 133 sold homes, 25% were sold under asking, 8% were sold at asking, and 68% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Town of Babylon, NY

How long does it take to sell a home in Town of Babylon, NY?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
49 Days43 Days-11.4%

Summary: Homes in Town of Babylon had an average of 43 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 11.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

81 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

36 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

16 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 133 homes were sold in Town of Babylon; 61% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 12% 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 17 Days Ago

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