Stony Brook Housing Market Report March 2025•Suffolk County, New York

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Housing Prices in Stony Brook, NY

How much do homes in Stony Brook, NY cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Stony Brook, NY a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Stony Brook is a Neutral Market

Difference Since March 2024

At the same time last year, Stony Brook was a Buyer's Market.

Insight

Stony Brook is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$705,000$347/SqFt
+$55,000
+8.5%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Stony Brook have sold for 8.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Stony Brook was $705,000 in March 2025, up 8.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $347.

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Saint James
+19.4%
The Setaukets
+15.2%
Town of Smithtown
+9.8%
Stony Brook
+8.5%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMar 2024Mar 2025Change YoY
1$301.5K$370K
+22.7%
2$449K$452.5K
+0.8%
3$632.5K$675K
+6.7%
4$702.5K$735K
+4.6%
5$748.6K$766K
+2.3%

Summary: Stony Brook housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +22.7%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +0.8%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +6.7%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +4.6%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +2.3%.

How does Stony Brook, NY compare with other places?

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Stony Brook, NY

Housing supply in Stony Brook, NY

How many homes are available in Stony Brook, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
39Last MonthMar 2025
412 months agoFeb 2025
-4.9 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: The Stony Brook real estate market had 39 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 4.9 % decrease compared to Feb 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
6Last MonthMar 2025
52 months agoFeb 2025
+20.0 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsFeb 2025Mar 2025Change MoM
110
-100.0%
295
-44.4%
31216
+33.3%
41614
-12.5%
534
+33.3%

Summary: Stony Brook housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -100.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -44.4%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +33.3%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -12.5%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +33.3%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Stony Brook, NY cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price1 Home

At Asking Price0 Home

Under Asking Price5 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Stony Brook, you may be able to get a good deal. 83.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 6 homes were sold or pending in Stony Brook in March 2025, up by 20.0% month-over-month. Of the 6 sold homes, 83% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and and 17% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Stony Brook, NY

How long does it take to sell a home in Stony Brook, NY?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days5 Homes

30 – 90 Days0 Home

Over 90 Days1 Home

Insight

Many homes in Stony Brook are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2025, 6 homes were sold in Stony Brook; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
25 DaysThis YearMar 2025
46 Days1 year agoMar 2024
-45.7 %
Change YoYMar 2024 – Mar 2025

Summary: Homes in Stony Brook had an average listing age of 25 days in Mar 2025, down by 45.7% compared to the previous year.

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