Is Cohoes a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Cohoes is currently a seller's market with 2.5 months of supply. 87.5% of homes sell above asking price, and 28% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Cohoes is 59/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Cohoes?

The median home price in Cohoes is $246,500, down 24.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $106. Homes sell in a median of 13 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 104.9%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Cohoes, New York?

On a $246,500 home in Cohoes, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,395 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $19,720 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,396, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,896 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Cohoes agent?

A traditional Cohoes listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,395 on a $246,500 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $6,396–$3,896 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Cohoes?

The median home in Cohoes currently spends 13 days on the market before going under contract, up 6% from last year. 28% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 104.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 40% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New York?

No. New York does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $246,500 home, that could save you up to $3,896.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New York. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $7,395 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Cohoes, New York?

The median home in Cohoes sells for $246,500 with prices down 24.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $7,395 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,896.

Cohoes Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

59out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

59/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Cohoes market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.5 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 4% above the New York average of 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 24.7% year-over-year — vs. +16.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 104.9% of asking — sellers are getting 4.9% above list on average. New York average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

87.5% of homes selling above list price — 158% above the New York average of 33.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

13 median days on market — 63 days faster than the New York average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

28% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

40% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. New York average is 13.1%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$246,500

-24.7%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

+6%

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$106

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

104.9%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

2.5

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

87.5%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

40%

Price carefully

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

28%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$246,500 → $246,500

$280K$260K$240K$220K$200K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Cohoes?

The average Cohoes homeowner saves $3,896 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $246,500 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.6% of your home value

Your Cohoes home value

$246,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,395

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Cohoes?

The total cost to sell a house in Cohoes in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,395 with a traditional 3% commission on a $246,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,395	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,9022.8% avg	$4,930~2% avg	$4,930~2% avg	$6,9022.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,698	$3,698	$3,698	$3,698
Total cost	$17,995	$12,127	$9,627	$10,600
Net proceeds	$228,505	$234,373	$236,873	$235,900
You save	—	$5,868	$8,368	$7,395No support