Is Brewster, NY 10509 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Brewster is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 74% 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.
More competitive than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #210 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 Brewster housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 74% of homes in Brewster, NY 10509 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 56 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 45%, homes sold faster (33 days then) and the median sale price fell 16% to $513,528. Overall, Brewster is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Putnam County, homes here sell faster than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Brewster ranks #210 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 88 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Garrison 10524 (30% sold over asking) or Cold Spring 10516 (33% sold over asking).
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Questions about Brewster real estate
Is Brewster a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Brewster, NY 10509 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 Brewster?
The typical home went under contract in 28 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Brewster sell over asking?
74% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Brewster?
About 2.12% of a home’s value a year in Putnam County, or roughly $8,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Brewster?
The median sale price was $513,528 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $291 per square foot.
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