Is Potsdam, NY 13676 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Potsdam housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in Potsdam, NY 13676 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 11 days and there were 7.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 22 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 13%, homes sold faster (27 days then) and the median sale price rose 18% to $224,903. Overall, Potsdam is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within St. Lawrence County, homes here sell faster than in 89% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 85%. On our competition score, Potsdam ranks #446 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 50 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Winthrop 13697 (0% sold over asking) or Waddington 13694 (0% sold over asking), while Star Lake 13690 (100% sold over asking) and Heuvelton 13654 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.