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ALBANY, NY 12205

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Albany County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
41
⇩ 10.9% vs 46 last year
Pending
26
63% pending ratio
Median Price
$284,900
⇩ 5% vs $299,900 last year
Average Price
$293,186
⇩ 10.2% vs $326,560 last year
Days on Market
64
⇧ 45.5% vs 44 days last year

Market Context

Population: 26,436  ·  Density: 664.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $87,681

Typical home value: $251,769  ·  Homeownership: 71.8%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The ALBANY, NY real estate market (12205) currently shows 41 active listings, with 26 pending sales. Homes are averaging 64 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 64 days on market compared to 44 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 5% year-over-year, from $299,900 to $284,900.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 41 this year vs 46 last year
  • Days on market: 64 now vs 44 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $284,900 (-5% YoY)
  • Average: $293,186 (-10.2% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 8.5 miles — 281 listings ($100,170,650 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
12205Albany, NY 122050.0 mi41$12,020,626$284,900$293,186
12211Albany, NY 122113.4 mi32$23,118,400$640,000$722,450
12084Guilderland, NY 120843.8 mi3$1,575,000$525,000$525,000
12208Albany, NY 122084.6 mi39$11,744,967$279,950$301,153
12304Schenectady, NY 123045.2 mi51$13,633,575$259,950$267,325
12204Albany, NY 122045.5 mi14$3,940,300$219,900$281,450
12209Albany, NY 122095.8 mi22$5,681,764$250,000$258,262
12189Watervliet, NY 121895.9 mi14$4,311,230$231,950$307,945
12202Albany, NY 122026.7 mi13$2,151,500$170,000$165,500
12085Guilderland Center, NY 120857.0 mi1$343,000$343,000$343,000
12054Delmar, NY 120547.8 mi17$8,149,953$449,999$479,409
12148Rexford, NY 121488.1 mi7$6,343,148$935,000$906,164
12308Schenectady, NY 123088.5 mi27$7,157,187$299,900$265,081

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ALBANY, NY 12205?

As of January 2026, there are 41 active listings in ALBANY, NY (zip code 12205), compared to 46 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ALBANY, NY 12205?

The median listing price in ALBANY, NY 12205 is $284,900 as of January 2026, a 5% decrease from $299,900 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in ALBANY, NY?

Homes in ALBANY, NY 12205 spend an average of 64 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 44 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ALBANY, NY 12205?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, ALBANY, NY 12205 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 64 days on market compared to 44 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in ALBANY, NY?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in ALBANY, NY 12205 save an estimated $5,698 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $284,900. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.