Is East Rockaway, NY 11518 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The East Rockaway housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 49% of homes in East Rockaway, NY 11518 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 36 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 53%, homes sold more slowly (25 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $724,686. Overall, East Rockaway is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Nassau County, homes here sell more slowly than in 52% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, East Rockaway ranks #328 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 75 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Point Lookout 11569 (0% sold over asking) or Atlantic Beach 11509 (0% sold over asking), while Malverne 11565 (75% sold over asking) and Wantagh 11793 (74% sold over asking) are even more competitive.