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Syracuse Home Prices Soar to $248K, Mirroring 2021 Boom With Tighter Inventory
Median sale prices hit $248,000 in June, matching the pace of gains recorded during the 2021 surge but supported by fewer listings.
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Syracuse home prices have climbed at the same rate seen in the 2021 boom cycle, with the median sale price reaching $248,000 last month.
The increase matters now because mortgage rates remain above 6 percent, yet buyer demand has not cooled in the same way it did after the earlier peak. Local agents report multiple offers on properties listed under $300,000, a pattern that echoes the rapid bidding wars of 2021 but occurs with tighter credit conditions.
Neighborhood Sales Patterns
Homes along James Street in the Near Eastside sold for an average of $265,000 in the second quarter, up 19 percent from the same period in 2021. In the Westcott neighborhood, three-bedroom houses near the Westcott Community Center moved at a median of $232,000, nearly identical to the 2021 figure after adjusting for inflation. The Greater Syracuse Association of Realtors recorded 312 closed transactions in June, the highest monthly total since August 2021.
County records show the current inventory sits at 1,140 active listings, down 28 percent from the 2021 average of 1,580 homes on the market. Days on market averaged 19 this June, compared with 17 in June 2021. Onondaga County property tax data confirms assessed values for single-family homes rose 14 percent between 2021 and 2025, with the steepest jumps in the University Hill and Eastwood sections.
Market Outlook and Next Steps
Buyers who qualify for conventional financing should review listings on the local multiple listing service within 48 hours of posting, as competition remains concentrated below $275,000. Sellers planning to list this summer can expect offers within two weeks if they price within 3 percent of recent comps on the same block. Prospective purchasers are advised to consult the Syracuse Housing Authority for first-time buyer programs before touring properties on streets such as South Salina or Teall Avenue.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.