March 8, 2026
Suffolk County home sales dropped in January 2026 amid low inventory, but Massapequa values rose. Median prices hit $700K countywide, with Massapequa at $751K.
Suffolk County home sales stats show a chilled market in January 2026, with 775 closed sales down from prior periods as inventory plunged 17.1% year-over-year. Long Island's cold snap matches the housing freeze, pushing median prices to $700,000, up 4.5% from January 2025.
Massapequa, in Suffolk's Oyster Bay Town, bucks the sales dip with robust values. Zillow reports typical home values at $751,221, up 6.4% over the past year, pending in 26 days. Realtor.com notes 257 properties sold recently at a $790,000 median, averaging 40 days on market. North Massapequa saw 8 homes sold in January at $830K median, up 11.4% year-over-year.
Countywide, sellers got 98.8% of list price in January. In Massapequa neighborhoods like Biltmore Shores, values average $784,884, up 2.3%. Nearby North Wantagh sits at $696,593. Low supply—down 17.1% in Suffolk—fuels demand near spots like Baldwin Harbor and local businesses on Front Street. Homes on streets like Alaska Avenue move fast in this seller's market.
OneKey MLS data confirms 1,394 Long Island sales total, with Suffolk's 775 reflecting tight stock. Broker Molly Deegan of Branch Real Estate Group notes sales down, prices firm. Massapequa's edge shows in quick pendings, like 23 days per Zillow.
Suffolk's market signals opportunity for prepared sellers. Check LI Daily for more real estate data and local guides to navigate Massapequa's hot spots.
