Douglaston Housing Update: Prices Jump, Inventory Tightens
Douglaston, NY – March 19, 2026 – Home prices are up sharply year over year, with limited inventory and steady rental growth shaping early 2026 activity.
Douglaston’s housing market opened 2026 with higher prices and limited inventory, continuing a trend of tight supply across northeast Queens.
Top takeaways
- Median sale price reached about $968K in January, up 31.1% year over year.
- Typical home value sits near $1.21M, up 9.5% from a year ago.
- Rents average about $2,603 per month, up 1.9% annually.
- For-sale inventory remains constrained, with roughly three dozen homes listed.
Market snapshot
According to Redfin data through January 2026, the median sale price climbed to roughly $968,000, with homes selling in about 48 days on average. Sales volume ticked up compared with last year, signaling that buyers are still active despite higher price points.
Zillow’s Home Value Index places the typical Douglaston home at approximately $1,206,703, a 9.5% increase over the past year. Inventory remains relatively lean, with about 35 homes for sale at the end of January, limiting options for move-up and first-time buyers alike.
What’s for sale
Current listings range widely in price and property type. Recent offerings include:
- Studios and one-bedroom co-ops and condos priced around $199K to $315K.
- Single-family homes listed from the high $900Ks into the $3M range.
- Larger luxury properties exceeding $3M, some with recent price adjustments.
This mix reflects Douglaston’s blend of attached units and detached homes, with waterfront-adjacent and larger properties commanding premium pricing.
Rental trends
The average rent is about $2,603 per month as of February 2026, with one-bedroom units at roughly the same level and two-bedrooms near $3,002. Annual rent growth has been modest at just under 2%, but overall costs remain well above the national average.
With borrowing costs still elevated and inventory tight, competition persists for well-priced homes. Are you seeing more open houses, bidding activity, or price cuts in your part of Douglaston?
Sources
https://www.redfin.com/neighborhood/31879/NY/New-York/Douglaston/housing-market
https://www.zillow.com/douglaston-ny/home-values/
https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/douglaston-ny/
https://www.zillow.com/douglaston-queens-new-york-ny/