Is Ulster County, NY a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Ulster County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Ulster County, NY

How much do homes in Ulster County, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$436,763

$261/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$36,778(+9.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Ulster County have sold for 9.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Ulster County was $436,763 in December 2024, up 9.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $261.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $258K$300K
+16.3%
2 $298.2K$339K
+13.7%
3 $400K$427.2K
+6.8%
4 $523.1K$525K
0.4%
5+ $517.8K$585K
+13.0%

Summary: Ulster County housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 16.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Sullivan County
+16.1%
Ulster County
+9.2%
Dutchess County
+7.3%
Orange County
+6.3%
Greene County
+3.1%

Housing Supply in Ulster County, NY

How many homes are available in Ulster County, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1,022911-10.9%

Summary: The Ulster County real estate market had 911 homes for sale in December 2024, a 10.9% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 1917
-10.5%
2 168150
-10.7%
3 487418
-14.2%
4 234217
-7.3%
5+ 114109
-4.4%

Summary: The Ulster County housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 10.5%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 14.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 7.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 4.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
152169+11.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

96 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

37 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

36 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Ulster County, you may be able to get a good deal. 56.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 169 homes were sold or pending in Ulster County in December 2024, up by 11.2% month-over-month. Of the 169 sold homes, 57% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and 21% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Ulster County, NY

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
70 Days82 Days+16.7%

Summary: Homes in Ulster County had an average of 82 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 16.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

13 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

31 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

24 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Ulster County has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During December 2024, 169 homes were sold in Ulster County; 8% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 14% 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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