Is Staten Island, NY 10305 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Staten Island is a balanced market. With about 4.1 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 39% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #517 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
The Staten Island housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Staten Island, NY 10305 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 4.1 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 86 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 24%, homes sold faster (55 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $719,689. Overall, Staten Island is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Richmond County, homes here sell more slowly than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 82%. On our competition score, Staten Island ranks #517 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 40 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) and Staten Island 10303 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Staten Island 10301Balanced $389 /sq ftStaten Island 10302Balanced $478 /sq ftStaten Island 10303Seller’s market $419 /sq ftStaten Island 10304Balanced $475 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Staten Island nearby
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Questions about Staten Island real estate
Is Staten Island a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.1 months of supply in Staten Island, NY 10305 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 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Staten Island sell over asking?
21% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.5% 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 $719,689 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $473 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology