Is Bay Shore, NY 11706 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Bay Shore housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 60% of homes in Bay Shore, NY 11706 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 94 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 67%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $650,718. Overall, Bay Shore is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Suffolk County, homes here sell more slowly than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Bay Shore ranks #273 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 82 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Westhampton 11977 (0% sold over asking) or Water Mill 11976 (0% sold over asking), while West Sayville 11796 (100% sold over asking) and Peconic 11958 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.