William Smith Ingham House · Photo: Doncram · CC BY-SA 4.03 homes sold in Cato in the last year, at a typical $253K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Cato homes are listed.
Every place Cato homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Cato.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
Owning the typical Cato home costs about $1,698 a month
Price: Cato’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Cato’s 1.8% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Cato is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $253K home, about $4,540 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Cato, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in CatoCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Post your home to Cato, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Cato. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Cato with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Cato
What do homes sell for in Cato, NY?
3 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $253K, $140 a square foot.
Is Cato a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 3 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 0 sold, about 3 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.1% of asking on average.
How much are property taxes in Cato?
About 1.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $253K home that’s near $4,540.
Where can I see homes for sale in Cato?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Cato’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Cato.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).