Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 14225
Report Date: March 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

The housing market in Cheektowaga, NY (ZIP: 14225) is currently characterized by a median sold price of $209,900, reflecting a robust demand and competitive environment. The neighborhood has increased up since 2023, indicating a strong appreciation trend. This appreciation is further supported by a median listing price of $199,900, suggesting that sellers are optimistic about achieving favorable sales outcomes despite the gap between listing and sold prices.

Market dynamics show median days on market at 230, which may indicate slower sales velocity, contributing to elevated inventory levels. The current market temperature is described as hot, with median market rent rising to $1,309, underscoring the high rental demand in the area. Overall, the Cheektowaga market appears to be maintaining strong performance amid moderate interest rate pressure, suggesting sustained buyer interest and potential for continued price growth.

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Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Market Metrics

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the Cheektowaga NY 14225 market average around 6.22% to 6.38%, which is 0.45% to 0.55% higher than the 5.67% to 5.99% rates seen one year ago in 2025.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price of $209,900 indicates strong market performance and buyer demand.

2. With a median listing price of $199,900, there is a notable gap suggesting potential pricing friction between seller expectations and market realities.

3. The median days on market of 230 reflects slower sales velocity, contributing to elevated inventory levels in the market.

4. The median market rent has risen to $1,309, highlighting the high demand for rental properties in the area.

5. Current interest rates are experiencing moderate pressure, with rates averaging between 6.22% and 6.38%, which is up from last year's rates.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.