Is Hartford, NY 12838 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hartford is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Hartford housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Hartford, NY 12838 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (32 days then) and the median sale price rose 96% to $439,810. Overall, Hartford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Washington County, homes here sell more slowly than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Argyle 12809 (57% sold over asking) and Fort Edward 12828 (55% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Argyle 12809Buyer’s market $238 /sq ftBuskirk 12028 — /sq ftCambridge 12816Seller’s market $169 /sq ftClemons 12819 $212 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Hartford is
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Questions about Hartford real estate
Is Hartford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Hartford, NY 12838 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 Hartford?
The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hartford sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hartford?
About 2.01% of a home’s value a year in Washington County, or roughly $8,040 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hartford?
The median sale price was $439,810 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $306 per square foot.
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