Is Holmes, NY 12531 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Holmes housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Holmes, NY 12531 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 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 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (50% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 13% to $627,728. Overall, Holmes is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Dutchess County, homes here sell more slowly than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 54%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Tivoli 12583 (0% sold over asking) or Stanfordville 12581 (0% sold over asking), while Verbank 12585 (75% sold over asking) and Wappingers Falls 12590 (64% sold over asking) are even more competitive.