Staten Island Real Estate Market — May 2026
Tight inventory. Firm pricing. Faster closings. Here is exactly where the Staten Island market sits as we head into the spring selling season.
Staten Island sellers and buyers want one thing as we open May 2026: a clear read on the numbers. Where are prices? How long are houses sitting? How tight is inventory? And what does that mean for the next 30 to 90 days? Here is the data — pulled from SIBOR FlexMLS, Redfin, PropertyShark, and Robert DeFalco Realty market summaries — and what it actually means for your move.
The Headline Numbers
- Median home price: $755,000 — up roughly 3.4% year-over-year. Recent monthly snapshots have shown the median sale price in the $745K to $750K range.
- Days on market: 78 days, down 12.7% from 2025. Well-priced homes are still moving faster — many under 30 days when prep, photos, and pricing are right.
- Active inventory: 887 units — down roughly 29% year-over-year, the tightest supply since 2022.
- Market type: Seller’s market. Inventory deficit is the dominant force keeping pricing firm.
What This Means If You Are Selling on Staten Island
The math is unusually friendly to Staten Island sellers in May 2026. With inventory down nearly a third and buyer demand still strong — particularly on the South Shore and in family-friendly Mid-Island neighborhoods like Eltingville, Annadale, and New Dorp — well-prepped listings continue to draw multiple offers and clear above ask.
The catch: pricing has to be honest. The 78-day average DOM is being pulled up by overpriced listings that sit, watch the activity die, and get reduced 30 to 60 days in. The homes that go under contract in 14 to 21 days are doing three things: pricing slightly under the comp range to drive competition, presenting with professional photos and pre-listing prep, and going live on a Thursday with a Sunday open house.
If you are a Staten Island seller, the right next step is a CMA grounded in actual SIBOR sold comps from the last 90 days. Read the 2026 Staten Island listing strategy for the full prep-to-pending plan.
What This Means If You Are Buying on Staten Island
Buyers, the message is harder but clearer: you are competing for a smaller pool. With only 887 active listings borough-wide, the right house in your price range may surface for one weekend. Three moves matter:
- Pre-approval, not pre-qualification. Sellers in May 2026 are filtering to fully underwritten buyers.
- Saturday-first showings. The houses listed Thursday with a weekend open house are gone by Monday morning.
- Run the real numbers. Use the Home Affordability Calculator and NYC Closing Cost Calculator before the third showing — not after.
If you are a first-time buyer, also check the First-Time Buyer Grant Calculator — there is real money on the table for qualifying NYC buyers.
Neighborhood Snapshots
Great Kills, Annadale, Eltingville, Tottenville (South Shore): Single-family inventory remains tight. Median single-family pricing in the South Shore is holding above the borough median. Days-on-market for well-prepped detached homes in the $850K–$1.2M band continues to run inside 30 days.
New Dorp, Dongan Hills, Grant City (Mid-Island): A traditional sweet spot for first-time buyers and trade-up families. Two-family homes are still trading at firm yields for investors who can stomach the management.
St. George, Stapleton, Tompkinsville (North Shore): Condo and townhouse inventory is more balanced than the rest of the borough. Buyers willing to live near the ferry continue to see real value relative to Mid-Island pricing.
Todt Hill, Grymes Hill (Premium): The luxury band ($1.5M+) continues to be a “right buyer, right time” market. Pricing accuracy and patience matter more than speed.
What Could Move the Needle in the Next 90 Days
- Mortgage rates. Any rate softening in Q2 will pull more buyers off the sidelines, deepening the inventory deficit.
- City of Yes ADU rollout. Two-family and ADU-eligible properties continue to draw outsized attention as the regulatory picture clarifies.
- Property tax cycle. The next assessment cycle will continue to drive grievance traffic — Joseph and the Bridge and Boro Team can pull comps to support a tax certiorari attorney filing.
Brooklyn Companion Read
Cross-shore numbers tell a different story. Read the companion post: Brooklyn Real Estate Market Update — May 2026.
Tools and Next Steps
- Home Affordability Calculator
- NYC Closing Cost Calculator
- Rent vs Buy Calculator
- Investment Property ROI Calculator
- 2026 Staten Island Listing Strategy
- Who Is the Best Realtor on Staten Island?
FAQ
Is May 2026 a good time to sell on Staten Island?
Yes. With active inventory down 29% year-over-year and median pricing up 3.4%, well-prepped Staten Island listings are clearing in under 30 days at firm prices.
Is May 2026 a good time to buy on Staten Island?
Buyers face tight inventory and competition, but rate stability and quality lifestyle metrics still make Staten Island the strongest value in NYC for buyers willing to move quickly with full pre-approval.
What is the median home price on Staten Island in May 2026?
Approximately $755,000 — up 3.4% year-over-year. Recent monthly medians have ranged from $745K to $750K depending on the data source and product mix.
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