The Northport market is sending a clear message right now: serious buyers need to be ready to move. With only 3.1 months of supply, this remains a seller-favored market, but there are some encouraging signs for buyers willing to engage strategically.
What the numbers are telling us. Homes that are priced right are selling fast, the median days on market dropped to just 14 days in May, down from 22 days this time last year. That's not a market where you have the luxury of sleeping on a decision. At the same time, the sale-to-list price ratio came in at 102.9%, meaning the average well-positioned home is selling above asking price. Of the 56 homes sold in Northport so far this year, 34 closed at or above their list price.
There is more to work with than there was. New listings picked up meaningfully in the spring, 33 new properties came to market in May alone, up from 23 in May of last year. With 55 homes currently for sale and 60 already under contract, there is active inventory across a wide range of price points, from the $500s up into the multi-millions. That means buyers across different budgets have real options, and the pipeline of pending sales suggests strong demand is being met.
A note on the median sales price. The May median came in at $867,500, which is lower than recent months and might catch your eye. It's worth understanding why: the mix of homes that happened to close in May skewed smaller than usual. The year-to-date average closed price in Northport is over $1.1 million, and list-to-sale ratios are actually stronger than they were a year ago. This isn't a sign of prices softening — it's a reminder that monthly medians can shift based on what's closing, not necessarily what the market is doing overall.
The takeaway for buyers. Northport is not a market where you can afford to be passive. Homes priced accurately are going quickly and often with competition. That said, this isn't the frenzied, all-cash-over-ask environment of 2021 and 2022, buyers who are pre-approved, decisive, and working with someone who knows this market have been winning. The key is preparation: know your number, understand the neighborhoods, and have a strategy before you find the house you love.
If you're interested in buying in Northport, learn more about how I work with buyers and what that process looks like.
Nick Orlando is an Associate Real Estate Broker on Long Island, known for calm, steady guidance in a fast-moving market. With over 14 years of experience and a referral-based practice rooted across the Long Island community, his reputation is built on relationships, not transactions.
Guided by a simple belief that lasting success comes from putting clients first, Nick operates as a trusted and strategic partner at every step — defined by thoughtful preparation, proactive communication, and an unwavering commitment to your outcome. No pressure. No shortcuts. No ego. Just honest counsel from a professional who is fully invested in you.
