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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$675K

The median listing price in West Babylon, NY ZIP 11704 is $675,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$2,720/mo

The median market rent in West Babylon, NY ZIP 11704 is $2,720/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
340 days

The median days on market in West Babylon, NY ZIP 11704 is 340 days as of June 2026. The market is currently hot.

Gross rental yield
4.84%

At a median list price of $675,000 and a median rent of $2,720/month, the gross rental yield in West Babylon, NY ZIP 11704 is 4.84% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$2,319/mo STR · $2,720/mo LTR

In West Babylon, NY ZIP 11704, median Airbnb revenue is $2,319/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,720/month as of June 2026.

West Babylon, NY 11704 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 11704

Report Date: June 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
180 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
32
Active Listings
25
Sold Properties
7

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$675,000
Median Sold Price
$636,000
Median Price per Sqft
$393/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
$2,720

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.


Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
340
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
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Key Findings

  1. median sold price — 636,000 is the primary indicator of market value in West Babylon and points to firm transaction pricing consistent with an overall upward price trend; hot market conditions and a price year-over-year trend of up support continued seller strength.
  2. Despite elevated listing expectations (the median listing price — 675,000), recent transactions show a meaningful gap between asking and realized prices that may indicate pricing friction or selective negotiation on higher-listed homes.
  3. The median days on market — 340 is unusually long and suggests slower sales velocity for properties in the analyzed sample; this extended time on market may reflect alignment issues between seller pricing and buyer willingness despite a hot market temperature.
  4. Rental fundamentals remain supportive with median market rent — 2,720 and a rent year-over-year trend of up, while interest rate pressure is moderate, implying rental demand is strengthening even as financing costs exert some caution on buyers.

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.

Recent Transactions

380 Montgomery Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704
Top Sale

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

5 beds- baths1,729 sqft
$720,000
Feb 1, 2026
$416/sqft/sqft
236 days on market
212 5th Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds- baths1,135 sqft
$720,000
Feb 1, 2026
$634/sqft/sqft
181 days on market
430 14th St, West Babylon, NY 11704
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds- baths1,608 sqft
$650,000
Feb 1, 2026
$404/sqft/sqft
174 days on market
1483 4th St, West Babylon, NY 11704
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds1 baths1,600 sqft
$600,000
Feb 1, 2026
$375/sqft/sqft
205 days on market
64 Montgomery Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds1 baths1,152 sqft
$585,000
Feb 1, 2026
$508/sqft/sqft
291 days on market
1536 5th St, West Babylon, NY 11704
Premium

Sold above market average

2 beds- baths1,020 sqft
$486,000
Jan 1, 2026
$476/sqft/sqft
187 days on market
1536 5th St, West Babylon, NY 11704
Premium

Sold above market average

2 beds- baths1,020 sqft
$486,000
Jan 1, 2026
$476/sqft/sqft
187 days on market
193 N Arizona Rd, West Babylon, NY 11704
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

4 beds- baths968 sqft
$370,000
Mar 1, 2026
$382/sqft/sqft
124 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

-$1,264/mo
11704 Avg Rent
11704 Cost to Own
Rent$2,720
Own$3,984

20% down, 6.50% rate, 1.1% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

11704 Avg nightly rate
11704 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$147/night
Occupancy168 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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