Is Watervliet, NY 12189 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Watervliet housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 45% of homes in Watervliet, NY 12189 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 13 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 41 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 54%, homes sold faster (15 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $327,358. Overall, Watervliet is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Albany County, homes here sell more slowly than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Watervliet ranks #213 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 88 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Albany 12207 (0% sold over asking) or Rensselaerville 12147 (0% sold over asking), while Guilderland 12084 (100% sold over asking) and South Bethlehem 12161 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.