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* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Harlem real estate market, updated for March 2026. *
The typical home value in Harlem is projected to be $670,000 for the month of March. February’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the neighborhood to be $705,000—down 11.76% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, city-level data pegged home values at $1,375,000 in Manhattan for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $1,325,000 in March.
Harlem had 207 new listings and 115 listings that went under contract in February, increasing the area’s total available inventory to 362—up 4.02% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further increased in March.
The median listing price for homes in Harlem grew 11.05% from January to February, bringing the current median listing price to $799,000. Based on projected data for March, listing prices may continue to grow.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract rose year-over-year. In February 2026, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 71 days, compared to 54 days in February 2025. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be increasing. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this March.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Harlem offers residents a vibrant, culturally rich community with diverse dining and music scenes, strong local networks, accessible green spaces, and a sense of history that fuels creativity and opportunity.
Harlem stands apart from nearby neighborhoods like Upper West Side and Morningside Heights with a distinct cultural legacy and strong sense of community pride. Long known as a center of Black art, music, and scholarship, it blends historic brownstone blocks with a constantly evolving food, nightlife, and arts scene. Classic institutions such as The Studio Museum in Harlem and the Apollo Theater anchor a neighborhood identity that continues to shape New York’s broader culture.
Residents enjoy easy access to Marcus Garvey Park and Jackie Robinson Park, while the NYC Subway and multiple bus lines connect quickly to Midtown and Downtown. Everyday life is enriched by local institutions like the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and an ever-growing lineup of cafes, restaurants, and music venues along corridors such as Frederick Douglass Boulevard and 125th Street.
Housing in Harlem ranges from prewar co-ops and classic brownstones to new condominiums and rental buildings, each with its own pace of activity and pricing. Because the market shifts quickly block by block and season by season, timing and preparation are crucial. Whether you are planning to buy into Harlem’s future or sell a longtime family home, Agent Pronto can connect you with a local real estate professional who understands the neighborhood and can help you move at the right moment.
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