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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$595K

The median listing price in Williamsville, NY ZIP 14221 is $595,000 as of May 2026.

Median rent
$1,866/mo

The median market rent in Williamsville, NY ZIP 14221 is $1,866/month as of May 2026.

Days on market
246 days

The median days on market in Williamsville, NY ZIP 14221 is 246 days as of May 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
3.76%

At a median list price of $595,000 and a median rent of $1,866/month, the gross rental yield in Williamsville, NY ZIP 14221 is 3.76% as of May 2026.

STR vs LTR
$2,262/mo STR · $1,866/mo LTR

In Williamsville, NY ZIP 14221, median Airbnb revenue is $2,262/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,866/month as of May 2026.

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

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 beds4 baths5,841 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 beds3 baths2,949 sqft
$1,395,000
Mar 1, 2026
$473/sqft/sqft
81 Farmington Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds2 baths2,925 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 beds1 baths1,704 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 beds1 baths2,016 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 beds1 baths1,611 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 beds1 baths920 sqft
$155,000
Mar 1, 2026
$168/sqft/sqft
267 Mill St, Williamsville, NY 14221
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,344 sqft
$128,250
Mar 1, 2026
$95/sqft/sqft

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, 6.51% 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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