Is Brainard, NY 12024 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Brainard is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 months of supply and 33% 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.
The Brainard housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Brainard, NY 12024 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 11 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 rose from 0%, homes sold faster (113 days then) and the median sale price fell 30% to $259,888. Overall, Brainard is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Columbia County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 65%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Ancramdale 12503 (0% sold over asking) or Ancram 12502 (0% sold over asking), while Stottville 12172 (100% sold over asking) and Copake Falls 12517 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Brainard real estate
Is Brainard a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Brainard, NY 12024 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 Brainard?
The typical home went under contract in 11 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Brainard sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Brainard?
About 1.40% of a home’s value a year in Columbia County, or roughly $5,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Brainard?
The median sale price was $259,888 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $195 per square foot.
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