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Is Houghton, NY 14744 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Houghton is a buyer’s market. With about 12.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply12.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list99.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list120%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market11Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$169▲ +67.6% vs. last year

The Houghton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 100% of homes in Houghton, NY 14744 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 11 days and there were 12.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, 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 (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 29% to $359,844. Overall, Houghton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Allegany County, homes here sell faster than in 84% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Scio 14880 (0% sold over asking) or Canaseraga 14822 (0% sold over asking).

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Questions about Houghton real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 12.8 months of supply in Houghton, NY 14744 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 Houghton?

The typical home went under contract in 11 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Houghton sell over asking?

100% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 120.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Houghton?

About 2.92% of a home’s value a year in Allegany County, or roughly $11,680 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Houghton?

The median sale price was $359,844 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $169 per square foot.

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