Harlem,
Q3 2026 Report
Median Price: Up 9.5% to $766K
Harlem prices continued to climb in the third quarter of 2026. The median sale price across Harlem, West Harlem and East Harlem rose 9.5% to $766,000. Buyers signed 58 contracts, slightly fewer than last year’s 64, but homes went under contract faster, in 112 days instead of 119. The growth was at the top of the market.
Harlem market at a glance
The numbers below come from my Compass market report for Harlem, West Harlem and East Harlem, 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 | 58−9.4% (64) | 112from 119 | $766K+9.5% ($699K) | $814−7.3% |
Condos | 45−2.2% (46) | 119from 133 | $901K+9.7% | $854−9.5% |
Co-ops | 10−41.2% (17) | 103from 110 | $402K+10.1% | $524+1.9% |
Townhouses | 3+200% (1) | 131from 357 | $2.9M+16% | $735+35.2% |
Figures in parentheses are Q3 2025. Small categories, like townhouses, can swing sharply on a handful of deals.
What the Q3 numbers mean
- Buyers are trading upContracts between $2 million and $4 million rose from 4 to 7, while deals under $1 million fell from 49 to 40. Fewer total contracts with a higher median price means buyers are focused on better, larger homes.
- Condo prices rose, but buyers watch the per-foot numberThe median condo price climbed 9.7% to $901,000 and condos went to contract faster, in 119 days instead of 133. At the same time, the median price per square foot dropped 9.5% to $854. Buyers are paying more in total for bigger homes, not overpaying per foot.
- Co-op activity thinned, prices heldOnly 10 co-op contracts were signed, down from 17, yet the median co-op price rose 10.1% to $402,000. Co-ops remain the most affordable way to own in Harlem.
- Townhouses came back to lifeThree townhouses went to contract, all between $2 million and $4 million, versus one a year ago. They sold in 131 days instead of 357, and the median closing price rose 16% to $2.9 million.
My Uptown Transactions
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- 140 West 132nd Street For sale
- 1325 & 1330 Fifth Avenue $680K–$1.275M
- 1890 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd #6E $1,195,000
- 106 West 116th Street #6A $940,000
- 450 East 117th Street #3B $495,000
- 725 Riverside Drive #4G $479,000
- 51 East 128th Street #1C $465,000
- 212 West 108th Street #1B $289,000
- 400 Convent Avenue #36 $260,000
- 258 West 117th Street $199K–$500K
- 251 West 117th Street New development
What’s being built in Harlem
New buildings are adding choices for Harlem buyers and renters:
- 72 new condos on West 135th StreetA $45 million construction loan will fund an 11-story building at 264-272 West 135th Street with studios to three-bedrooms, most with balconies.
- Affordable co-ops on Central Park NorthFinancing is in place for a 22-story tower at 31-33 West 110th Street with 105 co-op homes for ownership.
- New rentals on 116th StreetConstruction is moving on a 12-story building at 18 West 116th Street with 55 studio and one-bedroom rentals.
- Frederick Douglass Boulevard keeps growingPermits were filed for a 13-story mixed-use building at 2132 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, a block from the 116th Street station.
Common questions about Harlem real estate
What is the median home price in Harlem in 2026?
In Q3 2026 the median sale price across Harlem, West Harlem and East Harlem was $766,000, up 9.5% from $699,000 a year earlier. By type, condos had a $901,000 median, co-ops $402,000 and townhouses $2.9 million.
Is the Harlem housing market slowing down?
Activity dipped slightly while prices rose. Buyers signed 58 contracts in Q3 2026, down from 64, but contracts between $2 million and $4 million rose from 4 to 7 and homes went to contract faster.
How long does it take to sell a home in Harlem?
Homes averaged 112 days on market in Q3 2026, down from 119 a year earlier. Co-ops averaged 103 days, condos 119 days and townhouses 131 days.
Are Harlem condo prices going up?
The median condo sale price rose 9.7% to $901,000, but the median price per square foot fell 9.5% to $854. Buyers are spending more on larger homes while staying disciplined on per-foot pricing.
Are Harlem and East Harlem the same market?
No. They often show up in different market reports, even for neighboring buildings. 1325 Fifth Avenue is in East Harlem, while 1330 Fifth Avenue is in Central Harlem, so it matters which comparable sales you use.
How do I find out what my Harlem home is worth?
I’ll pull the sales that actually match your building and give you a free valuation. Reach out for a private consultation.
Thinking about buying or selling in Harlem? Contact Darrell Williams for a free valuation based on real Harlem sales, or view his Compass profile and listings.
Sources: Darrell Williams’ Compass market report for Harlem, West Harlem and East Harlem, 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.
