Is Owls Head, NY 12969 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Owls Head is a buyer’s market. With about 9.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Owls Head housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Owls Head, NY 12969 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 154 days and there were 9.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, 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 40%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 130% to $390,331. Overall, Owls Head is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Franklin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Bombay 12914 (100% sold over asking) and Paul Smiths 12970 (75% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Bloomingdale 12913Seller’s market $202 /sq ftBombay 12914Buyer’s market $57 /sq ftBrushton 12916Buyer’s market $103 /sq ftBurke 12917Buyer’s market $588 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Owls Head is
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Questions about Owls Head real estate
Is Owls Head a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 9.6 months of supply in Owls Head, NY 12969 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 Owls Head?
The typical home went under contract in 154 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Owls Head sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Owls Head?
About 1.68% of a home’s value a year in Franklin County, or roughly $6,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Owls Head?
The median sale price was $390,331 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $248 per square foot.
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