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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$780K

The median listing price in Wantagh, NY ZIP 11793 is $779,990 as of July 2026.

Median rent
$3,100/mo

The median market rent in Wantagh, NY ZIP 11793 is $3,100/month as of July 2026.

Days on market
360 days

The median days on market in Wantagh, NY ZIP 11793 is 360 days as of July 2026. The market is currently hot.

Gross rental yield
4.77%

At a median list price of $779,990 and a median rent of $3,100/month, the gross rental yield in Wantagh, NY ZIP 11793 is 4.77% as of July 2026.

Wantagh, NY 11793 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 11793

Report Date: July 2026

Market Temperature:
HOT

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


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.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
35
Active Listings
29
Sold Properties
6

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$779,990
Median Sold Price
$767,000
Median Price per Sqft
$484/sqft

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.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$3,100

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.69%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
360
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

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.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
hot
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Wantagh, NY, are averaging approximately 6.6%, which is higher than the sub-6% levels seen earlier in 2026, indicating that many property owners in this market currently hold more favorable interest rates than those available today.

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


Key Findings

  1. The primary market indicator, the median sold price of $767,000, shows where recent transactions are anchoring neighborhood value and suggests realized pricing remains near six-figure levels rather than reflecting only asking prices. use sold prices as the primary signal
  2. There is a meaningful spread between the median listing price of $779,990 and the median sold price of $767,000, which may indicate pricing friction between seller expectations and executed transactions; combined with a median days on market of 360, this suggests slower sales velocity even as price realization remains relatively firm. pricing gap and slower velocity
  3. Market context signals are supportive of continued price strength: the market temperature is hot and the price year-over-year trend is up, indicating ongoing demand pressure despite other headwinds. hot market
  4. Interest rate conditions are a caution: interest rate pressure is elevated and current 30-year fixed mortgage rates are averaging approximately 6.6%, higher than sub-6% levels earlier in 2026, which suggests many owners likely hold more favorable rates than buyers can access today. elevated interest rate pressure
  5. A key data gap: rent year-over-year trend is null, so rental trend direction is unavailable for correlating sales and rental market dynamics—this absence may limit conclusions about investor-driven demand or short-term rental pressure in the SFR and condominium segments. rental trend data unavailable

Notable Properties

The following 6 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.

Recent Transactions

1554 Holiday Park Dr, Wantagh, NY 11793
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

4 beds3 baths2,656 sqft
$1,175,000
Apr 1, 2026
$442/sqft
202 days on market
803 Michele Ln, Wantagh, NY 11793
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

5 beds4 baths2,388 sqft
$1,170,000
Jun 1, 2026
$490/sqft
149 days on market
3256 Park Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

4 beds2 baths2,478 sqft
$1,080,000
Apr 1, 2026
$436/sqft
1663 days on market
2929 Mandalay Beach Rd, Wantagh, NY 11793
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds1 baths2,101 sqft
$835,000
Apr 1, 2026
$397/sqft
213 days on market
929 White Birch Ln, Wantagh, NY 11793
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds2 baths1,458 sqft
$736,000
Jun 1, 2026
$505/sqft
407 days on market
23 Wildwood Ln, Wantagh, NY 11793
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds1 baths1,583 sqft
$520,000
Jul 1, 2026
$328/sqft
66 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$2,080/mo
11793 Avg Rent
11793 Cost to Own
Rent$3,100
Own$5,180

20% down, 6.49% rate, 1.7% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

11793 Avg nightly rate
11793 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$261/night
Occupancy173 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 7/10/2026

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