Is Howard Beach, NY 11414 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Howard Beach housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Howard Beach, NY 11414 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 65 days and there were 4.4 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 67 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 24%, homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price fell 49% to $399,827. Overall, Howard Beach is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Queens County, homes here sell more slowly than in 74% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Howard Beach ranks #585 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 27 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Breezy Point 11697 (0% sold over asking) or Floral Park 11005 (0% sold over asking), while Saint Albans 11412 (45% sold over asking) and Cambria Heights 11411 (44% sold over asking) are even more competitive.