Is Albany, NY 12208 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Albany is a seller’s market. With about 1.7 months of supply and 72% 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 99% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #73 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 Albany housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 72% of homes in Albany, NY 12208 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 7 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 56 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 64%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 4% to $343,851. Overall, Albany is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Albany County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Albany ranks #73 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 96 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.
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Questions about Albany real estate
Is Albany a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.7 months of supply in Albany, NY 12208 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 Albany?
The typical home went under contract in 7 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Albany sell over asking?
72% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 105.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Albany?
About 1.77% of a home’s value a year in Albany County, or roughly $7,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Albany?
The median sale price was $343,851 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $207 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology