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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the De Kalb real estate market. *
May 1, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (May 2026 - Jul 2026).
Inventory in De Kalb has thinned over the past year in this rolling three-month view, with active listings down more than 20 percent and only seven homes on the market. Contract activity has slowed even more sharply, as homes sold have fallen by nearly half and pending sales are down about 60 percent year over year. New listings are also lower than a year ago, pointing to fewer options for buyers and a smaller pool of opportunities for sellers.
Pricing has moved in two different directions depending on which measure you watch. The typical home value has surged more than 170 percent compared with a year ago, while the median list price over the same rolling period is down more than 20 percent, suggesting some sellers are pricing more conservatively to attract offers.
Market pace has shifted dramatically, with median days on market dropping to about a month, far faster than a year ago, even as the months of supply has climbed to nearly 13 months and the area is still labeled a seller’s market. Homes are generally closing close to their list price, with an average sale-to-list ratio just under 99 percent, and none selling above list in the most recent data. With these mixed signals in inventory, contracts, and pricing, both buyers and sellers can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help in finding a local agent who understands De Kalb’s trends.
De Kalb offers residents a tight-knit community, abundant outdoor spaces, and practical local services that make everyday life comfortable, connected, and fulfilling.
De Kalb stands apart from nearby centers like Canton and Gouverneur with its deep agricultural roots, wide open landscapes, and tight community ties. Life here moves at a practical, unhurried pace, yet residents are closely connected through school events, local farms, and long established family networks.
The town’s hub includes essentials such as the DeKalb Junction crossroads area, making daily errands straightforward while keeping larger box stores and services in Ogdensburg and Potsdam within reasonable reach. Families value the Hermon-DeKalb Central School district for its small class sizes and community focus, and many residents take advantage of nearby outdoor opportunities along the Grasse River and Indian Creek Nature Center for kayaking, fishing, and walking.
Local identity shows up in everyday routines: picking up fresh products from area farms, meeting neighbors at the DeKalb Historical Association, or attending town meetings at the St. Lawrence County level. Housing options range from long held farm properties to modest village homes, and demand can shift quickly with regional job changes and interest rate moves.
Whether you are planning to sell a multi generation homestead or purchase your first place in De Kalb, timing and preparation matter. Agent Pronto can connect you with a real estate professional who understands this market and can guide both buyers and sellers from first questions to closing.
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“Had a great experience working with Nael. He was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process, from finding the right place to negotiating and guiding me through everything along the way. He was always responsive, knowledgeable, and on top of things whenever I needed something. Really appreciated all his help and would definitely recommend him.”
“Sandy's communication and negotiating skills benefited us immensely when buying our home in this competitive market. She is so professional and truly knowledgeable about so much. We are recommending Sandy to all of our family and friends.”
“Orly was wonderful from the first phone call to the endless house appointments we scheduled and attended. She never stopped helping me find my perfect home and take in my thoughts, concerns and likes. She was there every step of the way from viewing, inspection, maintenance and repairs, familiarizing with previous owner all the house details, to closing. I never felt like I was bothering her or obligated to make a house purchase I did not want and she never tried to sell me any home I did not want. She was the best!!!!”
“From the start of our home search and our home sale Nicole was very responsive, knowledgeable, trustworthy, respectful and communicative. Nicole did a lot of behind-the-scenes work on both our sale and our purchase to make sure we were satisfied and got the best deal possible on both ends. She was able to give us professional recommendations and suggestions throughout the process that helped us make decisions when it came to certain things. I would highly recommend her to other people who are looking to sell or purchase a home.”
“Bought with Ricky, sold with Ricky, and will continue to recommend Ricky because he just makes things easy. He's timely, responsive and knowledgeable, what more could you ask for???!! 10/10!!!”
“Después de una larga jornada para lograr comprar nuestra casa, por fin hemos llegado a la meta. 🏡 Queremos agradecer a María de Osorio por su apoyo durante todo este proceso. Siempre estuvo disponible para responder nuestras dudas y preguntas, brindándonos orientación y tranquilidad en cada paso. Definitivamente la recomendaremos a nuestros amigos y familiares. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a hacer realidad este sueño!”
“It was a pleasure to work with Crystal. She was knowledgeable and very responsive to requests. She shared updates as they occurred and came to our home for most of the paperwork signings. From listing to closing it was about 5 weeks to sell our property with 8 offers the first week! Thank you to Crystal the whole process went smoothly. We are very happy. We would list with her again in the future. Thank you. L”
“Claudia was nothing short of amazing to work with during the process of looking for our first home. The whole process was made so much easier knowing we had someone like Claudia looking out for our best interests. She was always available to answer questions, offer guidance, and let us know when something that fit out criteria was available to visit. I would recommend Claudia without hesitation to anybody looking for a real estate agent.”
“I had an incredible experience working with Samuel Okine for my first NYC apartment. From start to finish, he was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping me find the perfect place. Sam's guidance made the entire process stress-free, and I couldn't be happier with my new home. I highly recommend Sam to anyone looking for a trustworthy and professional agent in New York City!”
“A true professional. Alana is great at what she does .”
“Brandy was fantastic every step of the way and stayed consistent throughout this entire process. Highly recommended for anyone in need of a realtor.”
“I am glad that I contacted Agent Pronto, so I got to connect with Martha Gaffney. It has been a great pleasure working with her and she worked really hard to get me a house which is well worth it. Thanks Martha and thanks Agent Pronto for the opportunity. ”
“Vesna is a top notch Broker and will always stick to her in the future and will also recommend her to anyone who needs real estate broker”
“My realtor was incredible and very helpful throughout the process of selling my home.”
“We were referred to the Carrillo Agency and worked with Brandi Everett. She was great helping us through the entire buying process. She made sure we were covered by a colleague when she couldn't be there and guided us through the search, bidding and closing process. We can't thank Brandi enough for her help.”
“Virginia worked well with me to sell my home. Communication was easy and she was always on time”
“Sold my house when others couldn't. Sold it fast for asking price. Doesn't get any better than that!”
“I enjoyed the extra mile as well as ear. Positive when needed, clarity when asked. Imelda's professionalism and experience provided great value and insight, when a smooth situation became more challenging. Imelda has experience that was significan to me, I don't think I would've done this without you. Thank you.”
“Happy to find an agent who was familiar with multi-family across the nation for my purchase.”
“Kevin was very professional and knowledged. He assisted me so much throughout this stressful buying process and worked in any way possible to decrease the load on my shoulders. I would recommend Kevin to my family and friends.”
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