Is Laurel, NY 11948 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Laurel is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
Not ranked this month. Fewer than 15 sales in the 3-month window, so the numbers can swing too much to compare fairly. How the heat score works
The Laurel housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Laurel, NY 11948 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 29%, homes sold more slowly (18 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $1,274,449. Overall, Laurel is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Suffolk County, homes here sell more slowly than in 66% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, West Sayville 11796 (100% sold over asking) and Peconic 11958 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Laurel real estate
Is Laurel a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Laurel, NY 11948 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 Laurel?
The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Laurel sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Laurel?
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 Laurel?
The median sale price was $1,274,449 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $667 per square foot.
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