Rochester, NY / Market Report
Rochester, NY Housing Market and Selling Costs
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Rochester and throughout Monroe County, New York. Compare the current city measures with the condition, repairs, occupancy, timing, and costs for the house you may sell.
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Housing prices and selling conditions
These measures describe housing prices and selling conditions for the areas and periods shown. Compare them alongside repair costs, your mortgage payoff and selling costs.
| Measure | Value | Source and area | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $189,910 | Redfin · Rochester, NY | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Median days on market | 11 days | Redfin · Rochester, NY | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Homes sold | 495 homes | Redfin · Rochester, NY | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $240,168 | Zillow · Rochester, NY | As of September 2026 |
| For-sale inventory | 822 homes | Zillow · Rochester, NY | As of September 2026 |
Include utilities, other bills and any mortgage payments while waiting to sell. Allow time for closing, too.
What the numbers mean
A citywide figure does not price your particular house
The market measures above describe Rochester for the source and period shown. Use them as context, not as a quote for your address or a promise about how quickly it will sell.
Condition and needed repairs can change the comparison. So can a tenant in place, access for a property review, the time you have, and the costs you would carry while waiting. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
We can compare a likely listing price with a written cash offer, the costs for each route, and how long you expect to carry the property.
Local selling costs
New York transfer taxes to include in the comparison
New York State’s real estate transfer tax is $2 for each $500 of sale price, or part of $500, when the price exceeds $500. For example, it is $400 on a $100,000 sale before any local tax or exemption. The seller normally pays this base tax, though the sale agreement can provide otherwise. Local transfer taxes may add to it. A separate 1% mansion tax applies to residential sales of $1 million or more and is normally paid by the buyer.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New York State real estate transfer tax and any applicable local real estate transfer taxes. That does not pay your mortgage, liens, back taxes, or your share of current property taxes; those remain separate in the comparison.
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance: real estate transfer tax →
What you may keep
Compare the sale price with money left after costs
A sale price is not the same as net proceeds. To compare what you might keep, account for costs such as repairs and cleanout if you list, selling costs, your mortgage payoff, and bills you continue to carry while the house is on the market. The right numbers depend on your house and sale route.
Just an estimate — the actual number could be more or less depending on the home's condition.
Compare what you may keep with the Rochester calculator →Seller reviews
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Rochester market report questions
What do Rochester’s market numbers tell me about my house?
Rochester’s market numbers give you a starting point for comparing your choices. Your house’s condition, repairs, tenants, access, and timing can all change what you may keep from a sale.
Who normally pays New York’s real estate transfer tax?
New York State’s real estate transfer tax is $2 for each $500 of sale price, or part of $500, when the price exceeds $500. That is $400 on a $100,000 sale before any local tax or exemption. The seller normally pays the state tax, but the sale agreement can provide otherwise; local transfer taxes may add. A separate 1% mansion tax applies to residential sales of $1 million or more and is normally paid by the buyer. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New York State real estate transfer tax and any applicable local real estate transfer taxes. That does not pay your mortgage, liens, back taxes, or share of current property taxes.
Is the sale price the amount I would keep?
No. The sale price is before selling costs and amounts such as your mortgage payoff. Net proceeds are what remains after those costs. Compare the written offer or likely listing price with the costs and time tied to your own house, then use the calculator to test your assumptions.
Do I need to repair or clean out the house before asking about a sale?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. If tenants live there, their occupancy and your timing can affect the comparison.
How do I ask about selling a Rochester house?
Use the form on this page or call 888-274-5006. Share the address and what you know about the condition, occupancy, and timing you are considering. We’ll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
Prices, timing and your selling options
Home prices in Rochester
Homes in Rochester, NY sold for a median of $189,910 for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in Rochester, NY spent a median of 11 days on the market for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). You still have bills while waiting to sell, including utilities and any mortgage payments. Allow time for closing, too.