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WATERTOWN, NY 13601

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
140
⇩ 10.3% vs 156 last year
Pending
56
40% pending ratio
Median Price
$212,400
⇧ 2% vs $208,175 last year
Average Price
$246,597
⇧ 0.4% vs $245,658 last year
Days on Market
93
⇧ 3.3% vs 90 days last year

Market Context

Population: 38,332  ·  Density: 105.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $57,936

Typical home value: $161,552  ·  Homeownership: 50.2%

Market Analysis

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

The WATERTOWN, NY real estate market (13601) currently shows 140 active listings, with 56 pending sales. Homes are averaging 93 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 16 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 93 days on market compared to 90 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 2% year-over-year, from $208,175 to $212,400.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 140 this year vs 156 last year
  • Days on market: 93 now vs 90 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $212,400 (+2% YoY)
  • Average: $246,597 (+0.4% 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 22.5 miles — 198 listings ($50,536,839 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
13601Watertown, NY 136010.0 mi140$34,523,580$212,400$246,597
13616Calcium, NY 136164.6 mi1$225,000$225,000$225,000
13638Felts Mills, NY 136388.5 mi1$256,000$256,000$256,000
13606Adams Center, NY 136068.7 mi10$2,430,750$265,000$243,075
13685Sackets Harbor, NY 136859.5 mi6$2,055,960$325,000$342,660
13628Deferiet, NY 1362812.2 mi1$120,000$120,000$120,000
13605Adams, NY 1360513.3 mi6$1,660,302$279,450$276,717
13656La Fargeville, NY 1365615.5 mi6$904,440$189,900$150,740
13659Lorraine, NY 1365916.1 mi2$869,800$434,900$434,900
13693Three Mile Bay, NY 1369317.4 mi5$2,629,740$507,445$525,948
13691Theresa, NY 1369118.9 mi11$2,981,946$269,900$271,086
13661Mannsville, NY 1366120.5 mi5$1,259,625$230,000$251,925
13083Lacona, NY 1308322.5 mi4$619,696$179,995$154,924

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WATERTOWN, NY 13601?

As of January 2026, there are 140 active listings in WATERTOWN, NY (zip code 13601), compared to 156 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WATERTOWN, NY 13601?

The median listing price in WATERTOWN, NY 13601 is $212,400 as of January 2026, a 2% increase from $208,175 the prior year.

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

Homes in WATERTOWN, NY 13601 spend an average of 93 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 90 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WATERTOWN, NY 13601?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, WATERTOWN, NY 13601 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 16 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 93 days on market compared to 90 days last year.

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

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