White Plains NY Real Estate Market Update – Single Family Homes (January 2026)
If you live in the White Plains School District (or you’re considering a move), here’s your time-efficient, data-driven snapshot of the single-family home market for January 2026.
This update is based entirely on the latest local market metrics, designed to help homeowners, buyers, and sellers understand what’s happening right now—and what it likely means for your next move.
January 2026 Snapshot: White Plains Single-Family Homes
- Unit Sales: 12 homes sold (down 36.8% vs. Jan 2025)
- Median Sale Price: $871,500 (down 4.2% vs. Jan 2025)
- Median Sale Price per Sq Ft: $400 (down 6.1% vs. Jan 2025)
- Days on Market: 39 (down 20.4% vs. Jan 2025)
- Inventory: 11 active listings (down 62.1% vs. Jan 2025)
- Months of Supply: 0.69 (down 65.2% vs. Jan 2025)
- Sold Within 90 Days: 83%
- Sold for Over 95% of List Price: 83%
What the Data Means in Plain English
January’s numbers show a market with less transaction volume, but still plenty of competitive pressure due to extremely low inventory. With just 0.69 months of supply, White Plains remains a market where good homes can move quickly and sellers can still maintain leverage.
3 Key Takeaways for White Plains Homeowners
- Inventory is exceptionally tight: Only 11 single-family homes on the market—down 62.1% year-over-year.
- Homes are still moving: Median 39 days on market, and 83% of homes sold within 90 days.
- Pricing is more selective: Median sale price is $871,500 (down 4.2%) and price per square foot is $400 (down 6.1%).
Seller Insight: Strategy Matters More Than Ever
Even with a slight dip in median price metrics, the sell-through behavior stays strong: 83% of homes sold for over 95% of list price. That’s a major signal that buyers are still paying close to asking when the home is positioned correctly.
What helps sellers win in this market:
- Pricing based on current neighborhood comps (not last spring’s headlines)
- Strong presentation: staging, repairs, and crisp photography
- Launch timing and exposure to capture the “ready-now” buyer pool
Buyer Insight: Low Supply = Fewer Chances
With 0.69 months of supply and only 11 active listings, buyers may feel like choices are limited—and that’s accurate. The advantage goes to buyers who are prepared and decisive when the right home appears.
How buyers can compete smartly in White Plains:
- Get fully underwritten or strong pre-approval before touring
- Understand micro-location value (walkability, commute access, lot size)
- Move quickly on well-priced listings (many sell within 90 days)
How This Fits Into the Bigger Westchester Picture
Across Westchester, many communities are still shaped by tight inventory and fast-moving quality listings. While pricing can fluctuate month-to-month, the biggest driver right now is supply—especially in desirable school districts like White Plains.
Want the Full Local Breakdown?
If you’d like to know what your home could sell for today—or you want a buying strategy tailored to White Plains neighborhoods—I’m happy to help.
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Thomas Roberts
Real Estate Agent | William Raveis
📞 (914) 755-9816
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