Bed-Stuy Real Estate Market Q3:
Homes Selling 31% Faster
Bed-Stuy homes are selling much faster. In the third quarter of 2026, homes went under contract in 85 days on average, down from 124 a year earlier. Buyers signed 36 contracts, close to last year’s 39, and the median sale price eased 7.7% to $910,000, giving buyers better value in a quicker market.
Bed-Stuy market at a glance
The numbers below come from my Compass market report for Bedford-Stuyvesant, comparing July through September 2026 with the same quarter of 2025 (data from Marketproof).
Q3 2026 | Contracts | Avg. days on market | Median sale price | Median $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
All homes | 36−7.7% (39) | 85from 124 | $910K−7.7% ($986K) | $955−5.4% |
Condos | 33−5.7% (35) | 85from 124 | $875K−5.4% ($925K) | $975−9.8% |
Houses | 3unchanged | 65from 84 | $1.9M−10.8% ($2.13M) | $873+28.2% |
Figures in parentheses are Q3 2025. Houses include townhouses, brownstones and detached single-family homes. No co-op contracts or closings were recorded in either quarter.
What the Q3 numbers mean
- Homes are going to contract fasterThe average home took 85 days to go to contract, down from 124. Houses moved even quicker, in 65 days instead of 84. Well-priced homes are not sitting.
- Buyers are moving up to $1–$2 millionContracts between $1 million and $2 million rose from 11 to 14, while deals under $1 million fell from 25 to 19. More buyers are stretching for larger, better-finished homes.
- Condo prices eased, creating valueThe median condo price slipped 5.4% to $875,000, and the median price per square foot fell 9.8% to $975. Closings held steady at 63, so demand is there, but buyers are negotiating.
- Houses: lower prices, higher value per footThe median house closed at $1.9 million, down 10.8%, while the median price per square foot jumped 28.2% to $873. Buyers paid more per foot for smaller or better-renovated homes.
My Bed-Stuy Deals
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- 159 Tompkins Avenue #5B $999,500
- 838 Quincy Street #4F $520,326
- 159 Tompkins Avenue $895,000
- 728 Decatur Street $899,000
My sale at 159 Tompkins Avenue #5B closed at about $1,034 per square foot, above this quarter’s condo median of $975.
What’s changing in Bed-Stuy
- A major site on BroadwayDevelopers paid $23.5 million for a corner site at 1150 Broadway that allows up to about 134,000 square feet of mixed-use space.
- Affordable housing on Kent AvenueThe city selected a developer for 913 Kent Avenue, which will deliver at least 70 affordable homes.
- Brownstone renovations get landmark reviewProposals like an enlargement at 317 Jefferson Avenue and façade work at 480 Willoughby Avenue went before the Landmarks Preservation Commission, a reminder to check landmark rules before you buy a house to renovate.
Common questions about Bed-Stuy real estate
What is the median home price in Bed-Stuy in 2026?
In Q3 2026 the median sale price in Bedford-Stuyvesant was $910,000, down 7.7% from about $986,000 a year earlier. Condos had an $875,000 median and houses $1.9 million.
How long does it take to sell a home in Bed-Stuy?
Homes averaged 85 days on market in Q3 2026, down from 124 a year earlier. Houses moved faster, averaging 65 days.
Are Bed-Stuy prices going down?
They eased. The overall median fell 7.7% and the condo median fell 5.4%, but homes are selling faster and more buyers are signing contracts between $1 million and $2 million. For buyers, it’s a chance to get more value; for sellers, pricing correctly matters more than ever.
Is all of Bed-Stuy landmarked?
No. Only properties in the Stuyvesant Heights and Bedford Historic Districts need Landmarks Preservation Commission review for exterior work. Check whether a house is inside a district before planning a renovation.
Is a multi-family a good buy in Bed-Stuy?
It can be, if the rental units are legal and documented. Check the certificate of occupancy before counting on rental income.
How do I find out what my Bed-Stuy home is worth?
I’ll compare the right sales for your block and property type and give you a free valuation. Reach out for a private consultation.
Weighing a brownstone, multi-family or condo in Bed-Stuy? Contact Darrell Williams for a free valuation based on real Bed-Stuy sales, or view his Compass profile and listings.
Sources: Darrell Williams’ Compass market report for Bedford-Stuyvesant, Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2026 (condos, co-ops and single-family homes; data from Marketproof); property details from Compass; development updates from New York YIMBY. For informational purposes only; information is deemed reliable but may contain errors, omissions or changes without notice. All square footages are approximate.
