Is Sea Cliff, NY 11579 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sea Cliff is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 44% 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.
#93 of 125 ZIP codes in Nassau & Suffolk counties, NY, and #411 of 531 across all the markets we track.
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. How the heat score works
The Sea Cliff housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Sea Cliff, NY 11579 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 38%, homes sold more slowly (28 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $1,406,891. Overall, Sea Cliff is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Nassau County, homes here sell more slowly than in 77% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Sea Cliff ranks #358 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 71 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.
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Questions about Sea Cliff real estate
Is Sea Cliff a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Sea Cliff, NY 11579 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 Sea Cliff?
The typical home went under contract in 40 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sea Cliff sell over asking?
44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sea Cliff?
About 1.46% of a home’s value a year in Nassau County, or roughly $5,840 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sea Cliff?
The median sale price was $1,406,891 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $668 per square foot.
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