January 1st through March 31st
23 Offices Located Throughout Long Island
Quarterly Report INVENTORY SHORTAGE CONTINUES TO SHAPE
NASSAU & SUFFOLK HOUSING MARKETS
The Long Island housing market in the first quarter of 2026 is being driven by one key factor-Inventory. We came into the year with inventory at a 30-year low across both Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and that has continued to shape market conditions. Demand remains strong, but there simply aren’t enough homes for sale.
This winter played an even bigger role than usual. January and February were especially cold and icy, which slowed buyer and seller activity compared to the same time last year, when we had a much milder winter. Fewer homeowners were willing to put their homes on the market, and some buyers held off on their search. So, while the numbers showed a dip in activity, it’s important to understand what was driving it.
Looking at Suffolk County first, the data reflects exactly that. New listings were down 15% year-over-year with pending and closed sales down 4.5%. That doesn’t mean buyers disappeared, it means there were simply fewer homes available for sale combined with a slower start due to the weather. There is currently a 2.4 months supply of inventory in both Suffolk and Nassau counties, far below the National average. And because of that limited supply, prices continue to move higher. The median sales price rose 3% to $670,000, and the median pending price also increased 3% to $680,000.
Nassau County is telling a very similar story, just with slightly stronger price growth. New listings were down 9.4%, pending sales dipped 2.9%, and closed sales came in 6.7% lower than the first quarter of last year. Again, this is more about fewer homes being available and a slower start to the year not a lack of buyer interest. Inventory declined 12%, and prices continued to hold strong and trend upward. The median sales price increased 5.2% to $814,000, and the median pending price rose 3.8% to $820,000.
When you step back and look at both counties the big picture is pretty clear. Inventory remains the story. We started the year at historic lows, and it tightened even further in the first quarter. Prices continued to appreciate even as fewer homes were sold compared to last year. As we approach the spring selling season more homes will be listed for sale giving buyers more options to choose from.
In this market local knowledge really makes the difference. Your Signature Premier Properties agents are in these communities every day. They understand the nuances between neighborhoods, pricing strategies, and how to position a home to get the best result. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just trying to make sense of the market, having the right guidance can make all the difference!
BABYLON TOWNSHIP MARKET REPORT
2026 Quarterly Report • January 1st - March 31st
BROOKHAVEN TOWNSHIP MARKET REPORT
BROOKHAVEN TOWNSHIP MARKET REPORT
HEMPSTEAD TOWNSHIP MARKET REPORT
2026 Quarterly Report • January 1st - March 31st
HEMPSTEAD TOWNSHIP MARKET REPORT
2026 Quarterly Report • January 1st -
March 31st
Lido
Median Sales Price 2025 -
$550,000
$650,000
$2,150,000
$695,000
$1,082,500
$910,000
$749,000
$754,500
$823,000
$750,000
$917,500
$627,500
$765,000
$1,137,500
$715,000
$1,562,500
$968,500
$655,000
$698,000
$740,750
$660,000
$722,500
$745,000
$747,500
$1,401,500
Median Sales Price 2026
$2,000,000
$654,500
$565,000
$2,525,000
$720,000
$1,125,000
$871,000
$790,000
$775,000
$850,000
$845,000
$936,500
$650,000
$802,500
$822,500
$760,000
$0
$1,145,000
$645,000
$653,750
*Data in this Market Report is sourced from Onekey MLS for Nassau County and Suffolk County and is a comparison of residential homes sold between (Jan 1, 2025-March 31, 2025) and (Jan 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026). All information here is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price without notice.
HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP MARKET REPORT
Town Centerport
Cold Spring Harbor
Commack
Dix Hills
East Northport
Ft Salonga
Greenlawn
Huntington
Huntington Bay
Huntington Station
Lloyd Harbor
Lloyd Neck
Melville
Northport
South Huntington
$915,000
$1,328,000
$808,000
$986,000
$750,000
$1,037,500
$755,000 $851,500
ISLIP TOWNSHIP MARKET REPORT
2026 Quarterly Report • January 1st - March 31st %
$619,000
omissions, changes in
NORTH HEMPSTEAD TOWNSHIP MARKET REPORT
Roslyn
Rosyn
$1,390,000
$819,500
$1,740,000
$1,335,000
$805,000 $1,840,000
TOP 1000 REAL ESTATE FIRMS IN THE UNITED STATES
SALES VOLUME IN THE COUNTRY Up 14.7% from last year
$4.5B CLOSED SALES VOLUME
TRANSACTIONS Up 6.1% From last year
5,975
OYSTER BAY TOWNSHIP MARKET REPORT
2026 Quarterly Report • January 1st - March 31st
OYSTER BAY TOWNSHIP MARKET REPORT
RIVERHEAD TOWNSHIP MARKET REPORT
2026 Quarterly Report • January 1st - March 31st
SMITHTOWN TOWNSHIP MARKET REPORT
2026 Quarterly Report • January 1st - March 31st
SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP MARKET REPORT
SOUTHOLD TOWNSHIP MARKET REPORT
$1,335,000
$905,000 $925,000
$2,100,000
$855,000
$1,080,000
$890,000
$1,093,000
$1,135,000
*Data in this Market Report is sourced from Onekey MLS for Nassau County and Suffolk County and is a comparison of residential homes sold between (Jan 1, 2025-March 31, 2025) and (Jan 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026). All information here is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to errors,
AMITY HARBOR
90 Montauk Highway
Amity Harbor, NY 11701 Office: 631.842.8400
BABYLON
126 W Main Street Babylon, NY 11702 Office: 631.422.3100
BAY SHORE
94 West Main Street Bay Shore, NY 11706
Office: 631.647.4880
COLD SPRING HARBOR
157 Main Street
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 Office: 631.692.4800
DIX HILLS
15 East Deer Park Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746
Office: 631.673.3900
EAST NORTHPORT
190 Laurel Road
East Northport, NY 11731 Office: 631.368.6800
EAST SETAUKET
750 Route 25A
East Setauket, NY 11733
Office: 631.751.2111
GARDEN CITY
730 Franklin Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530 Office: 516.741.4333
HAMPTON BAYS
26 East Montauk Highway Hampton Bays, NY 11946 Office: 631.728.1900
HUNTINGTON
157 East Main Street Huntington, NY 11743 Office: 631.673.3700
MASSAPEQUA PARK
1000 Park Boulevard
Masspapequa Park, NY 11762 Office: 516.799.7100
MERRICK
324 Merrick Avenue
Merrick, NY 11566 Office: 516.546.6300
MILLER PLACE
275 Route 25A
Miller Place, NY 11764 Office: 631.642.2300
NORTHPORT
180 Main Street
Northport, NY 11768 Office: 631.754.3600
ROCKVILLE CENTRE
75 Seaman Avenue
Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Office: 516.766.7900
ROSLYN
12 Roosevelt Avenue
Roslyn, NY 11576 Office: 516.496.0300
RONKONKOMA
4949 Express Drive N Suite 104 Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 Office: 631.585.8400
SAYVILLE
95 Main Street
Sayville, NY 11782 Office: 631.567.0100
SMITHTOWN
7 West Main Street
Smithtown, NY 11787 Office: 631.360.2800
SOUTHOLD
53935 Main Road
Southold, NY, 11971 Office: 631.765.6000
SYOSSET
33 Jackson Avenue Syosset, NY 11791 Office: 516.921.1400
WADING RIVER
6347 Route 25A
Wading River, NY 11792 Office: 631.929.3600
WANTAGH
1867 Wantagh Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793 Office: 516.785.0100