Is Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Shelter Island Heights is a buyer’s market. With about 51.2 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 Shelter Island Heights housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 251 days and there were 51.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (233 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $1,599,308. Overall, Shelter Island Heights is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Suffolk County, homes here sell more slowly, and 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 Shelter Island Heights real estate
Is Shelter Island Heights a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 51.2 months of supply in Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965 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 Shelter Island Heights?
The typical home went under contract in 251 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Shelter Island Heights sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 86.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Shelter Island Heights?
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 Shelter Island Heights?
The median sale price was $1,599,308 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $697 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology