Is Lakewood, NY 14750 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lakewood housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Lakewood, NY 14750 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 25 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 15%, homes sold faster (37 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $276,380. Overall, Lakewood is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Chautauqua County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Lakewood ranks #390 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 63 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Stow 14785 (0% sold over asking) or Stockton 14784 (0% sold over asking), while Chautauqua 14722 (67% sold over asking) and Portland 14769 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.