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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Watertown is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Watertown was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Watertown 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 Watertown, NY

How much do homes in Watertown, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$185,600

$113/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$5,905(+3.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Watertown have sold for 3.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Watertown was $185,600 in October 2024, up 3.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $113.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $85K$159.9K
+88.1%
2 $133K$149.9K
+12.7%
3 $181.4K$174.9K
-3.6%
4 $187.9K$213.7K
+13.7%
5+ $187.8K$206.7K
+10.1%

Summary: Watertown housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 88.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 13.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Pamelia
+13.4%
Le Ray
+13.2%
Watertown
+3.3%

Housing Supply in Watertown, NY

How many homes are available in Watertown, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
237248+4.6%

Summary: The Watertown real estate market had 248 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.6% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 21
-50.0%
2 1615
-6.3%
3 90101
+12.2%
4 8376
-8.4%
5+ 4655
+19.6%

Summary: The Watertown housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 8.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 19.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3836-5.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

17 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

15 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Watertown, you may be able to get a good deal. 47.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 36 homes were sold or pending in Watertown in October 2024, down by 5.3% month-over-month. Of the 36 sold homes, 47% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and 42% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Watertown, NY

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
25 Days38 Days+51.7%

Summary: Homes in Watertown had an average of 38 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 51.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

25 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 36 homes were sold in Watertown; 69% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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 20 Days Ago

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