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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for September 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. *
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).
Upper West Side home values in this rolling three-month view have climbed compared with a year ago, with the typical home value up about 5 percent year over year and sitting near $1.5 million, outpacing Manhattan overall where prices are up a bit more modestly. At the same time, list prices have risen slightly faster than sale prices over the past year, suggesting sellers are testing higher asking prices while buyers still have some room to negotiate near closing.
Listing activity has eased from last year, with active listings down more than 15 percent and new listings slipping as well. Even with fewer homes coming to market, sales volume over the period is only modestly lower year over year, and pending sales are actually up around 6 percent, pointing to steady buyer interest. Compared with Manhattan as a whole, the Upper West Side is operating with leaner inventory, reflected in about four months of supply locally versus roughly five and a half months across the borough.
Homes are taking longer to sell than a year ago, with the median days on market rising sharply to about two months, yet pricing power remains firm as the average sale-to-list ratio sits just under 100 percent and roughly 21 percent of homes close above asking. Together, these trends support the current designation of the Upper West Side as a seller’s market, even as conditions are more balanced than in the recent past. Buyers and sellers who want to navigate these shifting dynamics can turn to Agent Pronto to connect with a local agent who understands the nuances of this neighborhood.
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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