“I am so grateful to Laura Helker and all the work she did to help me become a first-time homeowner! I was entirely new to the process and a bit overwhelmed, but Laura was incredibly patient with me and my parents and made us feel comfortable. She did a great job explaining the intricacies of buying a house, and stuck with us through the whole process. It was great to have her support and knowledge, and she was always easy to get ahold of whenever I had questions. I highly recommend Laura!”
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Monthly Pricing Trends for Chautauqua County
Monthly data for the latest available year.
Monthly Inventory and Sales Activity for Chautauqua County
Monthly supply and activity totals for the latest available year.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Sep 2026).
Inventory in Chautauqua County has expanded, with active listings up about 17 percent year over year in September and months of supply jumping roughly 85 percent to 4.3. At the same time, contract flow is steady rather than surging, as homes sold are up only about 2 percent from last year and pending sales have risen a similar 2 percent.
Pricing is responding to this cooler balance, even as values are still higher than a year ago. The typical home value is up about 30 percent year over year, but the share of properties selling above list has fallen roughly 11 percent and the average sale-to-list ratio has slipped to about 96 percent.
Conditions also differ somewhat from the broader New York market, where months of supply sit slightly lower at 3.9 and prices are much higher overall. With median days on market in Chautauqua County rising about 6 percent year over year to 30 days, buyers may find a bit more time to decide while sellers still benefit from a market that leans their way, and Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with an agent who knows how to navigate these trends.
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Chautauqua County offers residents a welcoming blend of outdoor recreation, scenic lakes and parks, affordable living, and a vibrant cultural scene rooted in community and lifelong learning.
Chautauqua County offers a rare mix of small-city convenience, waterfront recreation, and easy access to larger hubs like Buffalo and Erie. Centered around Jamestown, the county features year‑round livability, from walkable neighborhoods and established schools to four-season outdoor activities.
Lake Erie and Chautauqua Lake shape daily life here. Residents enjoy public lake access, boating, and fishing, along with miles of trails at Long Point State Park and Lakeside Park. In town, the Jamestown Riverwalk connects neighborhoods, shops, and parks, making it easy to get around without a long drive.
Cultural amenities add depth to everyday routines. The National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum draw visitors while giving locals unique entertainment close to home. Families appreciate community-focused resources like the Prendergast Library and the educational and arts programming at Chautauqua Institution. From groceries and healthcare to local restaurants and breweries, most essentials are within a short commute.
Whether you are relocating from Rochester or moving across town in Dunkirk, neighborhoods, school districts, lakefront options, and snowbelt conditions can be complex to compare. A knowledgeable local real estate agent can clarify tradeoffs, streamline showings, and anticipate seasonal and zoning issues, reducing stress at every step. Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers with the right Chautauqua County expert so your move feels practical, informed, and manageable.
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“Shannon has sold two properties for me -- a house and a condo in East Aurora. Both were on the market while I was out of the state, and Shannon's excellent communication and ability to deal with unforeseen issues made her a godsend. Buying and selling property often comes with unexpected headaches and strong emotions during life changes, and Shannon is great at navigating both. While Shannon is not primarily based out of the Southtowns, her experience and knowledge of this area is excellent and I would not hesitate to choose her over a realtor based in the Southtowns. I highly recommend her for anyone buying or selling a property. The nitty-gritty details: In 2023, my house was put on the market the day I moved cross-country, driving my children, pets, and injured spouse. From the start, Shannon helped my spouse and I identify and reach our goals of selling quickly for a decent price. To accomplish that, she had great photos done, coordinated staging (our house was empty!) and was savvy about the market while pricing. As we crossed the country, Shannon checked in from stop to stop along the way with updates. At one point, she coordinated an unforeseen necessary repair. The house sold quickly. We were under contract by the time we arrived at our final destination -- our new home. The condo Shannon recently sold for me was part of an estate I became responsible for while living out of state. I was only able to visit once for a couple days to do a clean out and take a look at things. While I was in town, Shannon met me on very little notice (hours!) to do a walk through. With this property, we put more work into the presentation as the condo was quite dated and poorly painted. Shannon identified both a small and large-scale set of improvements we could make and explained the potential upsides and drawbacks of both. We opted for smallish-scale, which still involved repainting, minor repairs, swapping out all door hardware, outlet covers, and most light fixtures. Shannon solicited and negotiated quotes for the work. She oversaw the work and was involved in every step of transforming the condo. This property was also excellently staged. The condo sold almost immediately after hitting the market for an astonishing 25% more than the independent appraisal value (directly in line with Shannon's initial estimate) that I was required to obtain as part of the estate. Unfortunately, closing was delayed a couple months due to legal circumstances unrelated to the property, and then a change in condo financing law that went into effect during the initial delay, delaying things further. During this time, Shannon was in constant communication with my attorney, myself, and putting pressure on the buyer's agent. She even joined a call with my attorney and I, providing critical feedback about the process and current market state as we weighed whether to move on from the buyer, or stay the course. While we decided to stay the course, Shannon continued to pop by to take some updated photos of the grounds, and was prepared to re-list if necessary. The condo indeed closed and despite the delay, the resolution was mutually beneficial (on a personal level I'm glad this worked out for the buyer), and provided the estate a great return for the asset. If we ever move back to WNY (go Bills!), I'm giving Shannon a call to help me *buy* a home for once!”
“Dennis was amazing to work with while buying my first home! He was always very responsive, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire process. As a first-time homebuyer, I really appreciated having someone who was easy to communicate with and always willing to answer my questions. He made the whole experience much less stressful, and I would definitely recommend Dennis to anyone looking to buy a home!”
“My fiancé and I got pre-approved for a mortgage and our mortgage guy set us up with Jody and we knew nothing about him and were going in blind. Luckily Jody ended up being awesome. Whenever my fiancé and I texted Jody a house we wanted to look at, he answered very quickly and was able to get us over to the house for a tour super quick. When we found the house we wanted, Jody was able to help answer our million questions and was always checking in. Highly recommend!”
“Amazing! She helped us navigate the sale of our home. We interviewed several agents and when we met Jennifer we knew she was who we needed to help us. Her experience shines through from marketing, negotiation, and communication. We would highly recommend contacting her for any home Buying or selling needs.”
“We recently made the difficult decision to sell our home which we dearly loved. Once the decision was made, we wanted to make sure we worked with a competent, knowledgeable professional to represent us in the sale process. So, after extensive research and meeting with realtors, we decided Tom Mason from the Howard Hanna landmark real estate team would be our best option and thankfully, we were right! Tom knew the market, guided us on our price expectations, offered friendly but insightful feedback on how to present our property and overall, stayed in direct contact with us throughout the whole process. He was supported by an equally competent staff especially the photographer and videographer. What we thought was going to be a much longer sale process was done very quickly because he was on top of the process every step of the way! Although a house doesn’t have feelings, we had feelings for our home. We are thrilled that a couple bought our home that we know will have years of enjoyment like we did. Tom, you’re the best!”
“Jen is absolutely amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable, kind,and guides you every step of they way! Jen was extremely helpful in guiding me through my first sale of my aunts house as the trustee of the trust. I was extremely nervous having to go through the process, but she took all the weight off my shoulders.Contact Jen fir any of your real estate needs! She's the best!”
“We had a great experience working with Katie! As Canadians selling our home in Lakeview, we really appreciated how supportive and knowledgeable she was from day one. She helped us go through the property carefully, gave us a very realistic and accurate price, and guided us through every step of the process. Her communication was excellent — always clear, straightforward, and easy to understand, which made a big difference for us. Katie made the whole experience smooth and stress-free, and we’re so happy with how everything turned out. We’d absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and genuinely great realtor!”
“This was my second time working with Nathan and each time has been a delight! He is on time for appointments, responds promptly to requests for showings, and proactively marketed our home to achieve a high level of interest on home buying platforms. We had over a dozen showings scheduled in the first day of listing and received multiple competitive offers and an accepted offer within 48 hours of listing. In addition, Nathan is kind and professional and is exactly the pro you want working for you in this process! I highly recommend Nathan as a trusted real estate advisor for your upcoming purchase or sale.”
“If you are buying a house in this area, you are not going to find anyone better. I trust him, he helped me network in the community, and I got the home I wanted at the price I offered. He is now my friend.”
“Stefanie was most professional, knowledgeable and always showing up on time, but also made me most comfortable in looking at and then purchasing a home.”
“Katherine was beyond helpful in finding us a house. She was extremely communicative and easy to reach to answer any of our questions or concerns at all times. She was very knowledgeable and honest with her opinions about all the homes we viewed. She was extremely patient with us and is very dedicated. She spent an incredible amount of time touring neighborhoods and homes with us to get a strong sense for what we were looking for. Katherine was amazingly responsive throughout the entire process and made us feel like we were a priority for her and made us feel like we were her only client.”
“Melissa was a pleasure and excellent to work with. She kept me and my wife informed, and kept us grounded and realistic. I am glad I found her and chose her to help me. Thank you for everything!”
“Nick was wonderful to work with. He was very patient and worked with us to finally find a home that was right for us. He worked with our crazy work and weekend schedules and was very flexible. Nick was knowledgeable when we asked questions and if he did not know the answer off hand he did his research and got back to us. We would certainly recommend him!”
“Excellent Overall Experience – My wife and I were relocating to New York from Ohio and looking to purchase a home, and were referred to Erika based on her excellent reputation. Erika went out of her way to help preview homes before we arrived in New York, and upon arrival we found the perfect log home within a few days. We're so happy Erika was our realtor because she was able to interrupt our wants very quickly, show us homes within our budget, explain the neighborhoods in detail, and closed the deal quickly. I would certainly recommend Erika to anyone in need of a home in the WNY area.”
“She showed me several homes that where within my parameters and budget. When I found the one I wanted she negotiated the seller's asking price down from $112,000 to $87,500 and I bought it!”
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