Is Willsboro, NY 12996 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Willsboro is a balanced market. With about 4.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Willsboro housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Willsboro, NY 12996 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 4.8 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. That’s based on 10 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (11% then), homes sold faster (117 days then) and the median sale price rose 90% to $484,790. Overall, Willsboro is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Essex County, homes here sell faster than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 55%.
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.
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Questions about Willsboro real estate
Is Willsboro a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in Willsboro, NY 12996 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 Willsboro?
The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Willsboro sell over asking?
10% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Willsboro?
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 Willsboro?
The median sale price was $484,790 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $207 per square foot.
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