Is Central Islip, NY 11722 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Central Islip is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 66% 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.
#51 of 125 ZIP codes in Nassau & Suffolk counties, NY, and #224 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 Central Islip housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 66% of homes in Central Islip, NY 11722 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 55 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (65% then), homes sold more slowly (24 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $550,762. Overall, Central Islip is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Suffolk County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Central Islip ranks #260 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 84 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.
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Questions about Central Islip real estate
Is Central Islip a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Central Islip, NY 11722 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 Central Islip?
The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Central Islip sell over asking?
66% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Central Islip?
About 1.73% of a home’s value a year in Suffolk County, or roughly $6,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Central Islip?
The median sale price was $550,762 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $400 per square foot.
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