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Is Marathon, NY 13803 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Marathon is a buyer’s market. With about 8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list94.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market86Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$106▼ −26.3% vs. last year

The Marathon housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Marathon, NY 13803 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 86 days and there were 8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. 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 fell from 33%, homes sold more slowly (48 days then) and the median sale price fell 33% to $161,180. Overall, Marathon is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Cortland County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Truxton 13158 (50% sold over asking) and Cortland 13045 (45% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Questions about Marathon real estate

Is Marathon a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 8 months of supply in Marathon, NY 13803 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 Marathon?

The typical home went under contract in 86 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Marathon sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Marathon?

About 2.56% of a home’s value a year in Cortland County, or roughly $10,240 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Marathon?

The median sale price was $161,180 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $106 per square foot.

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