Is Freehold, NY 12431 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Freehold is a balanced market. With about 5.6 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Freehold housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Freehold, NY 12431 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 5.6 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 60%, homes sold more slowly (21 days then) and the median sale price rose 51% to $512,278. Overall, Freehold is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Greene County, homes here sell faster than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Leeds 12451 (100% sold over asking) and New Baltimore 12124 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Freehold real estate
Is Freehold a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.6 months of supply in Freehold, NY 12431 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 Freehold?
The typical home went under contract in 49 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Freehold sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Freehold?
About 1.49% of a home’s value a year in Greene County, or roughly $5,960 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Freehold?
The median sale price was $512,278 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $265 per square foot.
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