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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 Upper Manhattan real estate market, updated for March 2026. *
The typical home value in Upper Manhattan is projected to be $1,175,000 for the month of March. February’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the neighborhood to be $1,200,000—down 0.0% 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.
Upper Manhattan had 1,294 new listings and 1,087 listings that went under contract in February, increasing the area’s total available inventory to 1,995—up 1.06% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further increased in March.
The median listing price for homes in Upper Manhattan grew 4.6% from January to February, bringing the current median listing price to $1,250,000. 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 fell year-over-year. In February 2026, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 79.5 days, compared to 91 days in February 2025. However, in recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be rising. 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.
Upper Manhattan offers residents a vibrant, culturally rich community with abundant parks, historic architecture, diverse dining and arts, and easy access to transit, fostering a strong sense of neighborhood pride and connection.
Upper Manhattan attracts buyers who want city energy with a stronger sense of neighborhood identity, plus more space than many downtown addresses. From Inwood and Washington Heights to Harlem and Hamilton Heights, residents range from first-time condo buyers to long-term brownstone owners and co-op shareholders looking to trade up or downsize.
Housing here spans classic prewar co-ops, walk-up rentals, townhouses, and newer condos, often at prices that feel more attainable than in Midtown or Brooklyn. Proximity to the A, C, 1, 2, and 3 trains appeals to commuters, while green space in Morningside Heights and along the Hudson suits those prioritizing outdoor time. Major institutions like Columbia University, The City College of New York, and cultural mainstays such as The Studio Museum in Harlem and the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling add academic and arts depth.
Lifestyle choices vary by block. Some buyers focus on access to Fort Tryon Park and the Cloisters in Inwood, while others prioritize restaurant corridors along Frederick Douglass Boulevard or family-friendly pockets near the Harlem Meer in Central Park. Sellers benefit when an agent can speak to these distinctions as well as building-level nuances such as co-op rules and historic district guidelines.
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