Is Highland, NY 12528 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Highland 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.
More competitive than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #340 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 Highland housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 65% of homes in Highland, NY 12528 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 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. That’s based on 24 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 37%, homes sold faster (48 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $454,803. Overall, Highland is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Ulster County, homes here sell faster than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 91%. On our competition score, Highland ranks #340 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 74 out of 100).
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 Highland nearby
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Questions about Highland real estate
Is Highland a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.3 months of supply in Highland, NY 12528 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 Highland?
The typical home went under contract in 34 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Highland sell over asking?
65% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Highland?
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 Highland?
The median sale price was $454,803 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $270 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