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Active Listings and Buyer Trends: East Elmhurst, NY Throughout January 2026

Published on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Lissette Abreu
RE/MAX Team
Focus areas include Astoria, Bayside, Cambria Heights, Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Far Rockaway, Flushing, Hillside, Jackson Heights, Jamaica, Long Island City, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ozone park, Queens Village, Sunnyside and Whitestone, along with surrounding towns, communities and neighborhoods.
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Across January 2026, East Elmhurst, NY continues to show just how quickly focused buyers can change the market landscape. Have you evaluated current buyer priorities and inventory shifts for your client base? Acting on these trends allows agents to deliver stronger results for both buyers and sellers.

This month, there are 28 active residential listings in East Elmhurst, NY, providing a 2.4 months supply. While selection exists, limited inventory means that well-qualified buyers must move quickly. Preparedness and agility are crucial as sellers retain negotiating power, highlighted by the 97.2 percent list-to-sale price ratio with a median list price of $890,000 and median sale price of $865,000.

Affordable homes in East Elmhurst, NY this January 2026 are often concentrated in the $800,000 to $900,000 price bracket, accounting for 33 percent of single-family sales so far. This is a clear signal for agents to focus on these price points for motivated buyers or to position listings for quick offers and strong returns.

January 2026 Buyer Activity in Town, NY

ZIP 11369 proves to be the epicenter for buyer activity, responsible for 62 percent of all transactions to date. Find out how to match buyers with limited, high-demand listings in East Elmhurst, NY. The typical days on market remains swift at 54 days, a metric that tells buyers and their agents how important timing and readiness really are for successful outcomes in this market.

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Key Data Shaping Buyer Behavior

  • Active listings: 28
  • Median list price: $890,000
  • Median sale price: $865,000
  • List-to-sale ratio: 97.2 percent
  • Average DOM: 54 days
  • Top ZIP (11369) sales: 62 percent

Buyer Segments: Two and Three Bedrooms

Two-bedroom homes make up 41 percent of inventory, while three-bedrooms account for 36 percent. Attached properties like co-ops and condos see a median sale price of $465,000 and close at a brisk 49 days. Targeting listings within these segments can help buyers and sellers act with intention.

Professional Agent Insights for January 2026

Keep clients informed with accurate notifications and actionable pricing data. Lissette Abreu guides successful agents in leveraging real time East Elmhurst, NY statistics for both new buyers and sellers ready to move forward.

Rental Market Overview for January 2026

Rental figures are less transparent this month—one-bedroom units hover around $1,900 but lack aggregate reporting. Reviewing unique rental listings is vital for agents seeking the latest trends in January 2026.

Capitalize on well-timed listings, market insights, and client education to win in East Elmhurst, NY this January 2026.

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