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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for April 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, updated for April 2026. *
Home values on the Upper West Side have been climbing, with the typical home value now around $1,560,000, up 8.33% over the past year and 9.47% just since last month, notably higher than Manhattan overall at about $1,325,000, where values are down 2.21% year over year. At the listing level, the median asking price sits near $1,550,000 and has risen about 6.9% month over month, pointing to sellers testing higher price points in response to strong demand.
Listing and contract activity help explain these price trends. Inventory has inched up 5.72% month over month to roughly 665 homes, but remains almost 29.78% lower than a year ago, keeping options relatively tight for buyers. New listings are down 32.72% year over year to about 625, while pending sales have fallen 16.11%, showing that fewer homes are both coming on the market and going under contract compared with last year.
Homes are spending a median of 74 days on market, slightly longer than last month but about 5.73% faster than a year ago, which fits with the current seller’s market reading of 15 on the local gauge. Only about 3.9% of recent sales closed above list price, and the average sale-to-list ratio is near 0.995, suggesting buyers still have some room to negotiate even amid limited supply. Looking ahead to April 2026, typical values are projected around $1,627,500 with a median list price near $1,600,000 and inventory close to 683, and both buyers and sellers can turn to Agent Pronto to connect with a knowledgeable local agent to navigate these conditions effectively.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
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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