Is Cornwall, NY 12518 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Cornwall housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Cornwall, NY 12518 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 23 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 63%, homes sold more slowly (26 days then) and the median sale price rose 25% to $712,692. Overall, Cornwall is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Orange County, homes here sell faster than in 61% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Cornwall ranks #373 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Huguenot 12746 (0% sold over asking) or Cuddebackville 12729 (0% sold over asking), while Circleville 10919 (100% sold over asking) and Fort Montgomery 10922 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.