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Sell with Confidence: January 2026 Whitestone, NY Market Metrics

Published on Saturday, January 10, 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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January 2026 gives sellers in Whitestone, New York, Whitestone plenty of informed momentum. The year begins with 80 active listings, showing a ten percent decrease from last year, sharpening visibility for well-positioned homes. Median list price stands at $825,000, and the median sale price at $795,000, demonstrating a minor gap and reaffirming strong demand.

Closed sales hit 22 for the month, with single-family homes posting a median sale price of $910,000 and condos and co-ops closing at a $440,000 median. These statistics underscore the sector’s ongoing appeal to a range of buyers. Why does this matter? It means new sellers entering the market right now can compete and thrive when their property is priced and presented to the latest standards for Whitestone, NY.

Performance Benchmarks: List-to-Sale and Days on Market

Sellers achieved a robust 96.4 percent ratio of list to sale price, and 23 percent of homes sold at or above the original asking price. Median days on market is 45, and strategic adjustments—such as minor price reductions, recorded on 18 percent of listings—have helped certain properties move faster. Sellers can turn these numbers into strategy, increasing their odds of quick and favorable outcomes.

Seller Leverage and Negotiation in Whitestone, NY

Only two of twenty-two sales included concessions, emphasizing that sellers retain leverage in most negotiations. The list-to-sale ratio, coupled with ongoing buyer inquiry, points to a confident environment for those entering the market this January. Lissette Abreu supports clients by guiding them through pricing and staging decisions in line with updated trends, so preparation meets profit.

Local Strategy, Better Outcomes

Work with Lissette Abreu for a customized sale plan leveraging January 2026 data. Aligning listing price, timing, and market presentation is crucial for Whitestone, New York, Whitestone homes this season.

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Action Steps for Sellers as January Progresses

Booking showings strategically, adjusting pricing based on buyer feedback, and preparing your home for each tour makes a meaningful difference. Lissette Abreu offers support and market expertise in crafting a robust selling strategy, ensuring each Whitestone, NY property reaches its full potential as the new year takes shape.

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