Is Port Henry, NY 12974 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Port Henry is a balanced market. With about 5.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Port Henry housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Port Henry, NY 12974 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 5.5 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 7 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 (160 days then) and the median sale price rose 31% to $229,801. Overall, Port Henry is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Essex County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Westport 12993 (0% sold over asking) or Moriah 12960 (0% sold over asking), while Keene Valley 12943 (100% sold over asking) and Wilmington 12997 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
Run the numbers for 12974
Nearby markets
Crown Point 12928Buyer’s market $224 /sq ftElizabethtown 12932Buyer’s market $255 /sq ftEssex 12936Seller’s market $236 /sq ftJay 12941Balanced $234 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Port Henry nearby
Find towns like Port Henry in other states →Where Port Henry is
Loading map…
Questions about Port Henry real estate
Is Port Henry a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.5 months of supply in Port Henry, NY 12974 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 Port Henry?
The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Port Henry sell over asking?
29% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Port Henry?
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 Port Henry?
The median sale price was $229,801 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $147 per square foot.
Local agents
See all agents in 12974 →No sponsored agents in 12974 yet. Are you an agent here? Put your name in front of local buyers.
More tools for 12974
Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology