Is Highland Lake, NY 12743 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Highland Lake housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 67% of homes in Highland Lake, NY 12743 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 days and there were 8.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room 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 0%, homes sold faster (50 days then) and the median sale price fell 37% to $214,127. Overall, Highland Lake is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Sullivan County, homes here sell faster than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 91%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Woodbourne 12788 (0% sold over asking) or White Lake 12786 (0% sold over asking), while Kenoza Lake 12750 (100% sold over asking) and Mountain Dale 12763 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.