Your monthly look at Suffolk County home prices, inventory and recent sales, using September 2026 data from Realtors Property Resource® (RPR) and OneKey® MLS.
If you are buying or selling a home in Suffolk County this fall, the September 2026 numbers describe a market that is still competitive but easing slightly from its summer pace. RPR classifies Suffolk County as a seller’s market: there were just 3.53 months of inventory, and the typical home sold for 101.98% of its list price. At the same time, the median sold price slipped 2% to $735,000, fewer homes closed than in August, and homes took a few more days to sell.
For buyers, that means a little more time to make decisions than earlier in the year, although well-priced homes are still drawing strong offers. For sellers, demand remains solid, but pricing and presentation matter more as the season turns. Below, we break down what the September data shows, what it means for each side of a transaction, and 20 recently sold homes from across the county — from a Patchogue co-op and a Commack Colonial to a contemporary in Miller Place and an 8-bedroom residence in East Hampton.
Suffolk County Market at a Glance (September 2026)
Median Sold Price
$735,000
↓ 2% month over month
Months of Inventory
3.53
↓ 4.9% MoM • ↓ 8.5% over 12 months
Sold-to-List Price
101.98%
↓ 0.5% month over month
Median Days (Sold)
33
↑ 13.8% month over month
Median Est. Value
$734,780
↑ 0.1% MoM • ↑ 3.9% over 12 months
Homes Sold
1,149
↓ 11.3% month over month
Property types: SF + Condo/TH/Apt. Source: Realtors Property Resource®, LLC, report dated October 15, 2026.
Suffolk County Market Type (RPR, September 2026)
| ▼ | ||
| Seller’s Market | Balanced | Buyer’s Market |
Source: Realtors Property Resource®, LLC – September 2026, SF + Condo/TH/Apt.
What Changed From August to September 2026
| Median sold price |
▼ -2%
|
| Homes sold |
▼ -11.3%
|
| Active listings |
▼ -5.6%
|
| New listings |
▼ -5.9%
|
| Months of supply |
▼ -4.9%
|
| Median days (sold) |
▲ +13.8%
|
| Sold $/sq ft |
▼ -0.5%
|
| Median est. value |
▲ +0.1%
|
Increase Decrease • Bar length shows size of change
Source: Realtors Property Resource®, LLC – September 2026, SF + Condo/TH/Apt.
What the September 2026 Numbers Mean for Suffolk County
Home prices: a small monthly dip, steady longer-term gains
The median sold price in Suffolk County was $735,000 in September, down 2% from August. A single month’s median depends on which homes happen to close, so it helps to look at a broader measure as well: RPR’s median estimated property value for the county is $734,780, up 0.1% month over month and up 3.9% over the past 12 months. The two measures now sit almost exactly side by side, and underlying values continue to edge higher even as the monthly sold median eased. RPR’s long-term value chart also shows Suffolk County values sitting above both New York State and national levels.
Median Price by Market Stage
| New listings |
$725K
|
| Active |
$849K
|
| New pending |
$700K
|
| All pending |
$700K
|
| Sold |
$735K
|
Source: Realtors Property Resource®, LLC – September 2026, SF + Condo/TH/Apt.
Inventory: tighter than last month and last year
Suffolk County had 3.53 months of inventory in September, down 4.9% from August and down 8.5% from a year earlier. In practical terms, if no new homes came to market, the current supply would sell out in about three and a half months — a level generally associated with sellers holding the advantage. There were 3,887 active listings (down 5.6% month over month) with a median list price of $849K (up 2%), and 1,568 new listings came to market during the month (down 5.9%) at a median list price of $725K (up 1.4%).
Number of Properties by Market Stage
| New listings |
1,568
|
| Active |
3,887
|
| New pending |
1,117
|
| All pending |
2,887
|
| Sold |
1,149
|
Source: Realtors Property Resource®, LLC – September 2026, SF + Condo/TH/Apt.
Days on market: a little slower to sell
Homes that sold in September spent a median of 33 days in RPR, up 13.8% from August. The slowdown shows up earlier in the pipeline too: new pending listings took a median of 40 days to go under contract (up 14.3%), and the broader pending pool sits at 36 days (up 9.1%). Active listings show a median of 56 days, unchanged from the prior month. Homes are still selling in roughly a month, but buyers are taking somewhat more time than they were in late summer.
Median Days in RPR by Market Stage
| Sold |
33 days
|
| New pending |
40 days
|
| All pending |
36 days
|
| Active |
56 days
|
Source: Realtors Property Resource®, LLC – September 2026, SF + Condo/TH/Apt.
Price per square foot and home size
Sold homes closed at a median of $421 per square foot, down 0.5% month over month. Active listings are asking a median of $468 per square foot (up 0.9%) for a median of 2,000 square feet of living area, while new listings came in at $426 per square foot and a median of 1,815 square feet. Pending listings show a median of $411 per square foot and 1,816 square feet. The gap between what active listings are asking per foot and what sold homes actually achieved is worth keeping in mind on both sides of the table.
Median Price per Square Foot by Market Stage
| New listings |
$426
|
| Active |
$468
|
| New pending |
$411
|
| All pending |
$411
|
| Sold |
$421
|
Source: Realtors Property Resource®, LLC – September 2026, SF + Condo/TH/Apt.
Sales activity and pending contracts
A total of 1,149 homes sold in Suffolk County in September, down 11.3% from August, for a total dollar volume of $1.17 billion (down 3.8%). Looking ahead, 1,117 new pending listings (down 8%) and 2,887 total pending listings (down 1.8%) point to a steady flow of closings in the coming weeks. The median list price of pending homes held flat at $700K.
| Category | # of Properties | Median Price | Median $/Sq Ft | Median Days | Total $ Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 1,149 (↓11.3%) | $735K sold (↓2%) | $421 (↓0.5%) | 33 (↑13.8%) | $1.17B (↓3.8%) |
| Active | 3,887 (↓5.6%) | $849K list (↑2%) | $468 (↑0.9%) | 56 (0%) | $6.99B (↓5.2%) |
| New Listings | 1,568 (↓5.9%) | $725K list (↑1.4%) | $426 (↓0.2%) | — | $1.76B (↓8.3%) |
| New Pending | 1,117 (↓8%) | $700K list (0%) | $411 (↓1%) | 40 (↑14.3%) | $1.14B (↓6.9%) |
| All Pending | 2,887 (↓1.8%) | $700K list (0%) | $411 (↓0.2%) | 36 (↑9.1%) | $3.26B (↓0.8%) |
What This Market Means for Suffolk County Buyers
- Expect competition on well-priced homes. Sold homes closed at a median of 101.98% of list price, so the best-presented properties are still drawing offers at or above asking.
- Use the extra time wisely. Sold homes took a median of 33 days and new pendings took 40 days, both up from August. That gives you a little more room to tour, compare and line up financing and inspections before committing.
- Watch the gap between list and sold prices. Active listings carry an $849K median list price and $468 per square foot, while sold homes came in at $735,000 and $421 per square foot. Not every listing is priced where the market will meet it — reviewing recent comparable sales before making an offer is essential.
- Be ready before you shop. Months of supply are down 8.5% from a year ago, so having a mortgage pre-approval in hand helps you act quickly when the right home appears.
What This Market Means for Suffolk County Sellers
- Conditions still favor sellers. RPR rates Suffolk County a seller’s market, and 3.53 months of supply keeps buyers competing for limited inventory.
- Price to the market, not the headlines. Longer days to pending show that buyers are being more selective. Homes priced in line with recent comparable sales are the ones that move.
- Equity has grown. The median estimated value is up 3.9% over the past 12 months, so many owners have more equity than they may realize. A current home valuation can clarify your options.
- Fall listings face less competition. With active listings down 5.6% and new listings down 5.9% month over month, a well-prepared home can stand out this season.
Where Homes Sold: Price Ranges Across Suffolk County
The 20 recent sales featured below come from 20 different Suffolk County communities — South Shore, North Shore, the North Fork and the Hamptons — and illustrate just how wide the county’s price spectrum is:
- Under $500,000 (4 homes): a co-op in Patchogue and a condo in Coram, plus homes in Mastic Beach and Shirley, between $360,000 and $450,000.
- $500,000–$799,999 (6 homes): a semi-attached condominium in Ridge and homes in Lindenhurst, Islip, Port Jefferson Station, Copiague and Nesconset, between $549,900 and $770,000 — bracketing the county’s $735,000 median sold price.
- $800,000–$999,999 (4 homes): East Quogue, Miller Place, East Northport and Commack.
- $1 million–$1.99 million (3 homes): East Islip, New Suffolk and a residence at High Dune Townhomes on Dune Road in Westhampton.
- $2 million and above (3 homes): Huntington Bay ($2,250,000), Westhampton Beach ($2,800,000) and East Hampton ($3,855,000).
Architectural variety is also on display: Capes in Shirley, Lindenhurst and Islip (a 1930 Cape Cod), ranches in Port Jefferson Station, Copiague and Huntington Bay, Colonials in Nesconset, Commack and East Islip, a split-level in East Northport and a contemporary in Miller Place, along with a co-op, two condos and an oceanfront townhome. These featured sales are a sample of recent activity, not a statistical summary — for county-wide figures, refer to the RPR data above.
Recently Sold in Suffolk County, NY
Below are 20 homes that recently sold in Suffolk County. Click any address, photo or button to view full property details on educatorsrealty.com.
Suffolk County Real Estate FAQs
Is Suffolk County, NY a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Based on September 2026 data from Realtors Property Resource (RPR), Suffolk County is classified as a seller's market, with 3.53 months of inventory and homes selling at a median of 101.98% of list price.
What is the median sold price of a home in Suffolk County?
The median sold price for single-family homes, condos, townhouses and apartments in Suffolk County was $735,000 in September 2026, down 2% from the prior month, according to RPR. The median estimated property value was $734,780, up 3.9% over 12 months.
How fast are homes selling in Suffolk County?
Homes that sold in September 2026 had a median of 33 days in RPR, up 13.8% month over month. New pending listings took a median of 40 days to go under contract, and active listings showed a median of 56 days.
How many homes are for sale in Suffolk County?
RPR reported 3,887 active listings in Suffolk County for September 2026, down 5.6% month over month, with 1,568 new listings coming to market during the month.
What is the price per square foot in Suffolk County?
Sold homes in September 2026 had a median of $421 per square foot, down 0.5% month over month. Active listings had a median of $468 per square foot.
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Market statistics: Realtors Property Resource®, LLC, Suffolk County, NY Market Trends, September 2026 (SF + Condo/TH/Apt), retrieved October 15, 2026. Information is not guaranteed.
Listings courtesy of OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-10-15 at 11:54 am. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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