The staten island housing market april 2026 update lands with a clear message for spring buyers and sellers: prices are flat year over year at a $750,000 median, homes are selling 21 days faster than last April, and inventory still sits roughly 26 to 29 percent below a balanced market. Spring buying season is active, mortgage rates have settled at 6.19 percent, and Staten Island remains a seller’s market. Below, our team at Robert DeFalco Realty breaks down every number that matters this month, neighborhood by neighborhood, with the practical playbook for both sides of the closing table. For the prior month’s snapshot, see our March 2026 Staten Island report, and for the always-current borough overview, our Staten Island real estate market update hub stays refreshed.
Staten Island Housing Market April 2026: Key Metrics at a Glance
| Metric (April 2026) | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $750,000 | +0.1% YoY |
| Days on market | 57 | -13 vs March (70), -21 vs April 2025 (78) |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 98.0% | Tight, near asking |
| Active listings | 887 | Up from 596 in February |
| Months of supply | 2.7 | Seller’s market (balanced ~6.0) |
| Inventory deficit vs balanced | 26-29% | Persistent shortage |
| 30-year fixed rate (mid-April) | 6.19% | Per Freddie Mac PMMS |
| Market status | Seller’s market | Spring season active |
The headline number, that $750,000 median, hides a story the table starts to tell. Buyers are moving fast (57 days), accepting near-list pricing (98 percent), and competing against shrinking choice (887 active listings against a borough that historically wants closer to 1,200 to feel balanced). Sellers who price right see offers in the first two to three weeks.
For listing data sources, we cross-reference PropertyShark Staten Island residential trends and Redfin Staten Island housing data alongside our own MLS pulls. If you want to see what is live right now, browse current homes for sale on Staten Island.
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Staten Island Housing Market April 2026 Price Trends
The April 2026 median of $750,000 sits up just 0.1 percent from the April 2025 figure of $749,000. In nominal terms, prices are flat. In real terms, with US headline inflation still running near 3 percent, Staten Island prices have given back a small amount of purchasing power year over year. That is actually healthy. After the runs of 2021 through 2023, a flat year is the kind of plateau that keeps the market functional for both buyers and sellers.
Comparing April 2026 to March 2026, the median has nudged up from a $745,000 to $760,000 March range into a clean $750,000 figure. That is a typical seasonal pattern. Spring listings tend to be better-prepared homes, photographed in green light, with sellers willing to wait for the right offer. February’s median in the $740,000 range looks a touch lower because winter listings skew toward distressed, relocation, and estate inventory.
What the price line does not show is how concentrated the action is. Homes priced under $700,000 in move-in condition are getting multiple offers in the first weekend. Homes priced above $1.1 million are still moving but on much longer timelines, especially in premium enclaves. Our Staten Island home value guide walks through how to read a comp set when the median is flat but the distribution is uneven.
Staten Island Housing Market April 2026: Neighborhood Price Trends
Borough-wide ranges hide local dynamics, so here is the practical breakdown for April 2026.
| Sub-market | Typical April 2026 range | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| North Shore (Stapleton, St. George, New Brighton, Tompkinsville) | $400K-$600K condos, $550K-$800K multi-family | Ferry access, walkability, rental income potential |
| Mid-Island (Midland Beach, Dongan Hills, New Dorp) | $550K-$750K | Single-family, beach proximity, school options |
| South Shore (Tottenville, Annadale, Eltingville, Huguenot) | $680K-$1.2M+ | Larger lots, suburban feel, top-rated schools |
| Premium enclaves (Todt Hill, Grymes Hill) | $1.2M-$5M+ | Luxury, views, low turnover |
| Waterfront condos (Bay Street Landing, Lighthouse Point St. George) | $350K-$550K | Manhattan-skyline views, ferry adjacent |
Stapleton in particular has tightened this spring as the North Shore continues its multi-year reinvestment cycle. South Shore single-family homes between $680,000 and $850,000 are the hottest pocket, where a clean four-bedroom often sees five to eight offers in week one.
Staten Island Housing Market April 2026 Inventory and Supply
Active inventory finished April 2026 at 887 listings. That is a meaningful step up from 596 in February and a normal spring lift, but it is still well short of where Staten Island would feel balanced. At the current sales pace, 887 listings translates to 2.7 months of supply. A balanced market sits at roughly 6.0 months. We have explained the math in detail in our months of supply explainer for NY and NJ buyers and sellers.
| Month (2026) | Active listings | Months of supply | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 596 | ~2.0 | Tight seller’s market |
| March | ~750 | ~2.4 | Seller’s market |
| April | 887 | 2.7 | Seller’s market |
The 26 to 29 percent inventory deficit versus a balanced market is the single most important number for understanding why prices have not fallen despite mortgage rates near 6.2 percent. Staten Island simply does not have enough listings to put downward pressure on price. Many homeowners with sub-4 percent rates from 2020 and 2021 are not selling, and that lock-in effect continues to throttle supply.
New listings did pick up in April. Our agents reported a roughly 20 percent jump in fresh inventory between the first and last weeks of the month. If that pace holds, May should print closer to 950 to 1,000 active listings.
Buyer Activity and Demand in the Staten Island Housing Market April 2026
Days on market dropped to 57 in April 2026, down from 70 in March and 78 in April 2025. That 21-day year-over-year improvement is the clearest demand signal in this report. Spring is when Staten Island buyers, especially families targeting a fall school start, get serious. The data backs that up:
- Sale-to-list ratio: 98.0 percent (most homes selling within 2 percent of asking)
- Median time from list to accepted offer (well-priced inventory): 14 to 21 days
- Multiple-offer frequency on properly priced homes under $750,000: about 1 in 2 listings
- Cash share of closings: roughly 28 to 31 percent, consistent with the borough’s older homeowner pool moving down or sideways
Buyer urgency is real but not panicked. The frenzy of 2021, when escalation clauses ran 5 to 10 percent over list, is gone. Today’s buyers stretch but cap themselves. Sellers who price aspirationally still sit. Sellers who price at or just under recent comps move fast.
Mortgage Rate Impact on the Staten Island Housing Market April 2026
Per Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed rate sat at 6.19 percent in mid-April 2026. That is the rate environment buyers are underwriting against. We track the rate context monthly, including the recent context in our mortgage rates February 2026 update for NY and NJ buyers.
Here is the math on a $750,000 Staten Island purchase with 20 percent down ($150,000) at 6.19 percent on a 30-year fixed:
- Loan amount: $600,000
- Principal and interest: about $3,673 per month
- Add Staten Island property taxes (median home, roughly): about $700 per month
- Add homeowners insurance: about $150 per month
- Estimated total monthly housing payment: about $4,523
For deeper affordability work, see our how much house can I afford in NYC and NJ breakdown. And for a sense of total ownership cost, the Staten Island property tax rate guide and Staten Island cost of living post fill in the full picture.
The takeaway: at 6.19 percent, the median Staten Island purchase is workable for a household earning roughly $180,000 to $200,000 with manageable other debt. Below that income, buyers are looking at condos in the $400,000 to $550,000 range or two-family homes where rental income offsets the carry.
Housing Type Breakdown
Single-family homes. This is the largest segment by dollar volume. South Shore single-family inventory between $680,000 and $1.1 million is the busiest band in April 2026. Mid-Island single-family in the $550,000 to $750,000 zone runs almost as hot. Browse current single-family homes for sale on Staten Island.
Multi-family homes. Two-family properties on the North Shore in the $550,000 to $800,000 band are popular with house hackers and 1031 buyers. Rental demand keeps the math attractive even at 6.19 percent rates because owner-occupied financing on a two-family lets buyers count a portion of the rental income.
Condos. Condo inventory is the most affordable entry to Staten Island ownership. Waterfront condos at Bay Street Landing and Lighthouse Point St. George run $350,000 to $550,000 with skyline views. See the live Staten Island condo listings page for what is on the market today. The recent Pete Davidson Staten Island condo sale is a worth-reading data point on celebrity-owned waterfront pricing in the borough.
Rental Market Snapshot
Staten Island rents continued to tighten through the first four months of 2026. North Shore one-bedrooms now average about $1,950 to $2,250, up from the $1,800 to $2,100 range a year earlier. Mid-Island and South Shore two-bedroom rentals run roughly $2,500 to $3,200.
The rental squeeze is pushing some long-time renters into the buying conversation, especially when their lease is up and the renewal letter shows a $150 to $250 monthly increase. We see this often: a couple paying $2,800 in rent gets a renewal at $3,050 and runs the math on a $500,000 condo purchase, where the all-in monthly is sometimes within a couple hundred dollars of staying put. Our ultimate guide to buying a home in Staten Island is built for exactly that buyer.
What This Means for Buyers
The staten island housing market april 2026 sends two clear messages to buyers. If you are house-hunting Staten Island this spring, the playbook is short and concrete:
- Get fully underwritten, not just pre-qualified. In a 57-day market, sellers prefer offers backed by an underwriter’s approval, not a 5-minute online estimate.
- Tour weekends one and two of every new listing in your price band. Anything well-priced under $750,000 will likely have an accepted offer by week three.
- Pre-write your offer template. Your agent can ready a clean offer with your terms, inspection contingency, and earnest money percentage so you can send it the same day you tour.
- Consider a slightly larger down payment. At 6.19 percent rates, every extra 5 percent down trims the monthly meaningfully. It also makes your offer cleaner to a seller.
- Do not skip the inspection. Sale-to-list at 98 percent does not mean buyers are waiving inspections. They are not, and you should not.
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What This Means for Sellers
Sellers reading this April 2026 report should know the window is favorable but not unconditional. The plays:
- Price at the comp, not above it. The 98 percent sale-to-list ratio means buyers are paying close to ask when ask is fair. Aspirational pricing still sits and then drops, which costs you negotiation power.
- Pre-list inspection. A clean inspection report given to buyers up front shortens the negotiation cycle.
- Professional photography is non-negotiable. Spring listings without good photos lose the first weekend, which is where the offers come from.
- Plan for an offer review window. List Thursday or Friday, hold open houses Saturday and Sunday, review offers Monday or Tuesday. That cadence consistently produces the best price.
- Time the move-out. If you need a rent-back, ask for it in the listing strategy. Most buyers in this market will accept 30 to 60 days at a fair rate.
For more, our how to sell your Staten Island home fast playbook lays out the full pre-listing checklist.
Staten Island Housing Market April 2026 Forecast (May-Summer 2026)
Looking ahead from April 2026, three forces will shape the May through August Staten Island market:
Inventory. New listings normally peak in May and June. We expect active listings to climb from 887 in April to roughly 1,000 to 1,150 by late June. That added supply will modestly ease bidding pressure in the $600,000 to $800,000 sweet spot, though months of supply will still likely sit at 3.0 to 3.3, which keeps Staten Island in seller’s-market territory.
Mortgage rates. Freddie Mac’s PMMS rate sat at 6.19 percent in mid-April. Most rate-watchers expect the 30-year fixed to hold in a 6.0 to 6.4 percent band through summer, absent a surprise from the Federal Reserve or the Treasury market. Rates will not be the story this summer. Inventory will.
Days on market. Expect DOM to drop further into the low 50s in May and June, then drift back up to the low 60s by August as pent-up spring demand clears. This is the seasonal pattern Staten Island has run for the past four years and 2026 is tracking it.
Pricing. The flat year-over-year median should hold or tick up modestly. We expect the May 2026 median to land between $750,000 and $765,000, with June potentially printing the year’s high.
For families targeting a September school-year move, the key listings will hit between mid-April and the first week of June. After that, the inventory window narrows for a closing date that lines up with the school start. See our Staten Island neighborhoods guide for relocating families for the school-zone breakdown.
For deeper context on prior months, the February 2026 Staten Island report shows where this spring started, and the March 2026 Staten Island report shows how the trend tightened heading into April.
This report was prepared by the Robert DeFalco Realty research team. Robert DeFalco Realty has served Staten Island buyers and sellers for more than 40 years, with 200-plus agents working the borough’s neighborhoods every day. Our market reports combine MLS data with on-the-ground deal flow from active listings, accepted offers, and closings across every Staten Island sub-market. Data this month is cross-referenced against Freddie Mac PMMS, PropertyShark Staten Island residential trends, and Redfin Staten Island housing data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is April 2026 a good time to buy in the staten island housing market april 2026?
For the right buyer, yes. Spring inventory is at its widest with 887 active listings, days on market are tightening at 57, and mortgage rates are stable near 6.19 percent. If you are pre-approved and ready to act in two to three weekends, April through early June is the best time of year to find Staten Island inventory in your range. If you are not yet pre-approved, focus on that step first. The staten island housing market april 2026 favors prepared buyers.
Is Staten Island still a seller’s market in April 2026?
Yes. Months of supply at 2.7 sits well below the 6.0 threshold for a balanced market. The 26 to 29 percent inventory deficit versus a balanced market is the structural reason prices have held at $750,000 even with rates near 6.2 percent.
What is the median home price on Staten Island in April 2026?
The median sale price in April 2026 is $750,000, up 0.1 percent from $749,000 in April 2025. That is essentially flat year over year in nominal terms.
How fast are homes selling on Staten Island right now?
Median days on market in April 2026 is 57 days, down from 70 in March 2026 and 78 in April 2025. Well-priced homes under $750,000 typically have an accepted offer in 14 to 21 days.
What is the sale-to-list ratio on Staten Island?
The April 2026 sale-to-list ratio is 98.0 percent, meaning the typical Staten Island home is closing within 2 percent of its asking price. This is consistent with a tight seller’s market.
How much inventory is on the Staten Island market?
There were 887 active residential listings on Staten Island at the end of April 2026, up from 596 in February. That translates to 2.7 months of supply at the current sales pace.
What are mortgage rates on Staten Island in April 2026?
Per Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sat at 6.19 percent in mid-April 2026. Local Staten Island lenders are quoting in the 6.10 to 6.35 percent range for well-qualified buyers with 20 percent down.
Which Staten Island neighborhoods are hottest in April 2026?
South Shore single-family in the $680,000 to $850,000 band, Mid-Island single-family in the $550,000 to $750,000 band, and North Shore two-family homes in the $550,000 to $800,000 band are the three busiest pockets. Stapleton, in particular, has tightened.
What is the Staten Island housing forecast for the rest of 2026?
We expect inventory to climb modestly from 887 to roughly 1,000 to 1,150 listings by late June, mortgage rates to hold in a 6.0 to 6.4 percent band, days on market to drop into the low 50s through June, and the median price to print between $750,000 and $765,000 in May. Staten Island will remain a seller’s market through summer.
How does April 2026 compare to April 2025 on Staten Island?
Median price is up 0.1 percent ($749K to $750K). Days on market is down 21 days (78 to 57). Sale-to-list has tightened to 98.0 percent. Inventory pressure has eased modestly versus 2025 but remains 26 to 29 percent below a balanced market. The market is faster but not more expensive.
Your Next Move in the Staten Island Housing Market April 2026
The staten island housing market april 2026 numbers tell a clear story. The numbers for April 2026 tell a clean story. A $750,000 median holding flat year over year. Homes selling in 57 days at 98 percent of ask. 887 listings against a borough that wants 1,200. Mortgage rates settled at 6.19 percent. Spring buying season active and tightening week by week.
Looking for fresh Manhattan numbers? See our Manhattan Real Estate Market Spring 2026 quarterly report for Q1 closings, neighborhood breakdowns, and Q2/Q3 forecast.
Whether you are buying, selling, or sitting on the fence, the right move starts with a conversation with an agent who works Staten Island every day. Robert DeFalco Realty has served the borough for more than 40 years with 200-plus agents covering every neighborhood from St. George to Tottenville. Browse homes for sale on Staten Island, reach our team through defalcorealty.com, or pick up the phone today. The spring window is open. Let us help you make the most of it.