Is Moriah, NY 12960 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Moriah is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 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 Moriah housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Moriah, NY 12960 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 88 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 4 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 (0% then), homes sold faster (92 days then) and the median sale price rose 37% to $176,174. Overall, Moriah is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Essex County, homes here sell more slowly than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Keene Valley 12943 (100% sold over asking) and Wilmington 12997 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Moriah real estate
Is Moriah a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Moriah, NY 12960 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 Moriah?
The typical home went under contract in 88 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Moriah sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Moriah?
About 1.47% of a home’s value a year in Essex County, or roughly $5,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Moriah?
The median sale price was $176,174 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $153 per square foot.
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