Is Tillson, NY 12486 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Tillson is a balanced market. With about 5.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Tillson housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Tillson, NY 12486 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 70 days and there were 5.3 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 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 29%, homes sold faster (72 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $489,788. Overall, Tillson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Ulster County, homes here sell more slowly than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 51%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Claryville 12725 (0% sold over asking) or Clintondale 12515 (0% sold over asking), while Boiceville 12412 (100% sold over asking) and Shokan 12481 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Accord 12404Balanced $282 /sq ftArkville 12406 — /sq ftBearsville 12409Seller’s market $507 /sq ftBig Indian 12410Buyer’s market $225 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Tillson nearby
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Questions about Tillson real estate
Is Tillson a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.3 months of supply in Tillson, NY 12486 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 Tillson?
The typical home went under contract in 70 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Tillson sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Tillson?
About 1.77% of a home’s value a year in Ulster County, or roughly $7,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Tillson?
The median sale price was $489,788 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $293 per square foot.
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