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Williamsville, NY 14221 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 14221
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
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
173
Active Listings
18
Sold Properties
155

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$595,000
Median Sold Price
$382,750
Median Price per Sqft
$209/sqft

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.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,866

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
0.92%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
246
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Williamsville NY 14221 average 6.56%, reflecting a market environment where borrowing costs have risen compared to the sub-6% levels seen earlier in 2026.

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


Key Findings

  1. The primary indicator of recent market value is the median sold price 382,750, which, alongside a price year-over-year trend of up, signals recent transactional strength in Williamsville despite other headwinds.

  2. A notable gap between the median listing price 595,000 and the median sold price 382,750 suggests pricing friction where seller expectations may be above what closed transactions support, and this gap may indicate that listing prices should be calibrated to reflect realized sale levels.

  3. The market shows slower sales velocity as indicated by the median days on market 246, consistent with a neutral market temperature; this combination points to moderate transaction volume and a sales cadence that may take longer than typical suburban turnover.

  4. Rental pressure is weakening with median market rent 1,866 and a rent year-over-year trend of down, while interest rate pressure is elevated (current 30-year average 6.56%), which together may temper near-term buyer demand and favor buyers who can absorb higher borrowing costs.


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

55 Contessa Ct, Williamsville, NY 14221
Top Sale

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

6 beds
4 baths
5,841 sqft
$1,750,000
Apr 1, 2026
$300/sqft/sqft
268 days on market
50 Knollwood Ln, Buffalo, NY 14221
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds
3 baths
2,949 sqft
$1,395,000
Mar 1, 2026
$473/sqft/sqft
81 Farmington Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds
2 baths
2,925 sqft
$1,250,000
Apr 1, 2026
$427/sqft/sqft
276 days on market
136 N Long St, Williamsville, NY 14221
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds
1 baths
1,704 sqft
$405,000
Apr 1, 2026
$238/sqft/sqft
168 days on market
4630 Boncrest Dr E, Buffalo, NY 14221
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds
1 baths
2,016 sqft
$405,000
Apr 1, 2026
$201/sqft/sqft
277 days on market
67 Millbrook Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221
Market Benchmark

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

4 beds
1 baths
1,611 sqft
$403,000
Apr 1, 2026
$250/sqft/sqft
249 days on market
293 Country Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14221
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds
1 baths
920 sqft
$155,000
Mar 1, 2026
$168/sqft/sqft
267 Mill St, Williamsville, NY 14221
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds
1 baths
1,344 sqft
$128,250
Mar 1, 2026
$95/sqft/sqft

Williamsville, NY 14221 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 14221
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on condominium properties. Metrics are calculated from recent condo 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
159
Active Listings
4
Sold Properties
155

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$254,450
Median Sold Price
$248,950
Median Price per Sqft
$196/sqft

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.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,395

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.47%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
317
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Williamsville NY 14221 average 6.56%, reflecting a market environment where borrowing costs have risen compared to the sub-6% levels seen earlier in 2026.

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


Key Findings

  1. The neighborhood's primary market indicator, the median sold price, is 248,950, which anchors valuations and suggests recent transactions are concentrating around this level; paired with a median days on market of 317, this appears to reflect pricing friction and slower sales velocity rather than rapid turnover.

  2. The median price per square foot is 196, which, when considered alongside the median sold price of 248,950, suggests buyers are transacting at moderate per‑unit price levels for SFR and condo stock in Williamsville; given the neutral market temperature, this combination may indicate steady price discovery rather than frothy bidding.

  3. Rental dynamics show a median market rent of 1,395 and a rent year‑over‑year trend of down, which may reduce short‑term investor yield expectations even as the sales market shows upward price momentum.

  4. Borrowing cost pressure is material: current 30‑year fixed mortgage rates average 6.56%, reflecting elevated interest rate pressure; combined with a market temperature described as neutral, this suggests buyers face higher financing costs that may temper demand and prolong time to sale despite a relatively constrained active supply in the analyzed sample.


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

13 Brockton Rdg, Buffalo, NY 14221
Top Sale

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

3 beds
2 baths
2,475 sqft
$925,000
Apr 1, 2026
$374/sqft/sqft
1149 days on market
5111 Anfield Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
Premium

Sold above market average

2 beds
2 baths
2,142 sqft
$825,000
Apr 1, 2026
$385/sqft/sqft
393 days on market
59 Beckford Ct, Buffalo, NY 14221
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds
2 baths
2,346 sqft
$810,000
Mar 1, 2026
$345/sqft/sqft
812 days on market
11 Cambridge Sq, Williamsville, NY 14221
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds
1 baths
1,556 sqft
$260,000
Apr 1, 2026
$167/sqft/sqft
241 days on market
32 Harrogate Sq, Buffalo, NY 14221
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds
1 baths
1,824 sqft
$260,000
Apr 1, 2026
$143/sqft/sqft
366 days on market
12 Spicebush Ln, Williamsville, NY 14221
Market Benchmark

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

2 beds
2 baths
1,091 sqft
$255,000
Apr 1, 2026
$234/sqft/sqft
213 days on market
28 The Courtyards, Williamsville, NY 14221
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds
1 baths
1,190 sqft
$132,000
Apr 1, 2026
$111/sqft/sqft
2829 days on market
61d Georgian Ln Apt 5, Buffalo, NY 14221
Value

Sold below market average

1 beds
1 baths
741 sqft
$105,000
Apr 1, 2026
$142/sqft/sqft
256 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

-$476/mo
14221 Avg Rent
14221 Cost to Own
Rent$1,866
Own$2,342

20% down, 6.5% rate, 0.9% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

14221 Avg nightly rate
14221 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$156/night
Occupancy138 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 5/22/2026

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