Is Rensselaer, NY 12144 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Rensselaer is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 65% 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.
More competitive than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #109 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
The Rensselaer housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 65% of homes in Rensselaer, NY 12144 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 9 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 59 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 53%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 11% to $319,862. Overall, Rensselaer is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Rensselaer County, homes here sell faster than in 52% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 74%. On our competition score, Rensselaer ranks #109 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 94 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Stephentown 12169 (0% sold over asking) or East Schodack 12063 (0% sold over asking), while Sand Lake 12153 (100% sold over asking) and Valley Falls 12185 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Rensselaer real estate
Is Rensselaer a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Rensselaer, NY 12144 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 Rensselaer?
The typical home went under contract in 9 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Rensselaer sell over asking?
65% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Rensselaer?
About 2.05% of a home’s value a year in Rensselaer County, or roughly $8,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Rensselaer?
The median sale price was $319,862 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $213 per square foot.
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