Is Stillwater, NY 12170 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Stillwater is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 58% 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 Stillwater housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 58% of homes in Stillwater, NY 12170 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 12 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 12 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 63%, homes sold more slowly (5 days then) and the median sale price rose 47% to $428,315. Overall, Stillwater is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Saratoga County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 62%.
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.
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Questions about Stillwater real estate
Is Stillwater a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Stillwater, NY 12170 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 Stillwater?
The typical home went under contract in 12 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Stillwater sell over asking?
58% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Stillwater?
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 Stillwater?
The median sale price was $428,315 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $267 per square foot.
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