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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for July 2026. *
* 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 West Side real estate market. *
Apr 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 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 (Apr 2026 - Jun 2026).
Home values on the Upper West Side have been climbing in this rolling three-month view, with the typical home value up about 11 percent from a year ago and now higher than the Manhattan-wide median. At the same time, median list prices are lower than a year ago, suggesting sellers may be pricing more strategically to attract buyers. Compared with early 2025, sale prices have advanced steadily, pointing to solid demand despite changing conditions. Buyers are seeing a mix of stronger underlying values and somewhat softer asking prices, an unusual but notable combination.
Listing and contract activity helps explain this pattern. Active listings are down compared with last year while new listings and pending sales have both slipped slightly year over year, indicating fewer fresh options and steady interest from committed buyers. With months of supply now just over five and lower than Manhattan overall, the area still leans toward sellers.
Homes are taking longer to sell than a year ago, yet the share selling above list has risen to more than one in five, and the average sale-to-list ratio is essentially at full asking price. This mix shows that well-priced homes can still draw strong offers, while others may sit longer before finding the right buyer. For buyers, careful price analysis and timing matter, and for sellers, accurate pricing and preparation are crucial, and Agent Pronto can help both sides connect with an Upper West Side agent who understands these dynamics.
Upper West Side offers residents a balanced, walkable urban life with easy access to Central Park, world-class museums, diverse dining, excellent schools, and a close-knit, neighborhood-focused community.
Upper West Side is ideal for buyers and sellers who value classic architecture, tree-lined streets, and cultural access in equal measure. Longtime residents appreciate its prewar co-ops and brownstones, while newer arrivals gravitate toward full-service condos with amenities. Proximity to Central Park and Riverside Park gives families and pet owners daily access to playgrounds, bike paths, and ballfields, all within a short walk of Broadway’s retail and dining.
Housing here ranges from historic co-ops around Lincoln Center to luxury towers closer to Columbus Circle, and from compact studios ideal for pied-à-terre buyers to multi-bedroom homes that rarely change hands. The neighborhood’s strong school options, including P.S. 199 and P.S. 87, help drive demand, as does easy access to the 1, 2, 3, B, and C subway lines and Upper West Side bus routes.
Daily life is anchored by local institutions like Zabar’s and the American Museum of Natural History, with quieter residential pockets just a few blocks from lively stretches of Amsterdam and Columbus. For some owners, timing a sale to seasonal buyer traffic around major cultural events can be crucial, while buyers benefit from understanding how block-by-block variations affect co-op boards, taxes, and carrying costs.
A knowledgeable local agent who understands these neighborhood-level nuances can help you navigate the Upper West Side market with confidence. Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers with the right real estate professional for their goals.
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