Is Staten Island, NY 10303 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Staten Island is a seller’s market. With about 3.5 months of supply and 38% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score69/ 100

More competitive than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #370 of 649 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply3.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list37.8%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market38Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$419▲ +11.5% vs. last year

The Staten Island housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Staten Island, NY 10303 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 38 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold faster (50 days then) and the median sale price rose 20% to $617,233. Overall, Staten Island is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Richmond County, homes here sell faster than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 91%. On our competition score, Staten Island ranks #370 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 69 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Staten Island 10304 (12% sold over asking) or Staten Island 10301 (18% sold over asking), while Staten Island 10302 (44% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Staten Island 10301Balanced $389 /sq ftStaten Island 10302Balanced $478 /sq ftStaten Island 10304Balanced $475 /sq ftStaten Island 10305Balanced $473 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Staten Island real estate

Is Staten Island a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.5 months of supply in Staten Island, NY 10303 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Staten Island?

The typical home went under contract in 38 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Staten Island sell over asking?

38% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Staten Island?

About 0.92% of a home’s value a year in Richmond County, or roughly $3,680 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Staten Island?

The median sale price was $617,233 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $419 per square foot.

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