Is Ballston Spa, NY 12020 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Ballston Spa is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 70% 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.

Competition score96/ 100

More competitive than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #80 of 649 in the state.

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. See the breakdown

Months of supply1.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list70.4%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list104.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market8Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$271▲ +5.6% vs. last year

The Ballston Spa housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 70% of homes in Ballston Spa, NY 12020 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 8 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 101 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 75%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 2% to $417,319. Overall, Ballston Spa is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Saratoga County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 90%. On our competition score, Ballston Spa ranks #80 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 96 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Middle Grove 12850 (17% sold over asking) or Rock City Falls 12863 (20% sold over asking), while Victory Mills 12884 (100% sold over asking) and Clifton Park 12065 (75% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Ballston Lake 12019Seller’s market $271 /sq ftBurnt Hills 12027Seller’s market $276 /sq ftClifton Park 12065Seller’s market $262 /sq ftCorinth 12822Balanced $184 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Ballston Spa real estate

Is Ballston Spa a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Ballston Spa, NY 12020 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 Ballston Spa?

The typical home went under contract in 8 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Ballston Spa sell over asking?

70% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Ballston Spa?

About 1.40% of a home’s value a year in Saratoga County, or roughly $5,600 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Ballston Spa?

The median sale price was $417,319 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $271 per square foot.

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