Photo: Lvklock · Public domain35 homes sold in Elmira Heights in the last year, at a typical $130K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Elmira Heights homes are listed.
Every place Elmira Heights homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 86% of Elmira Heights’ sales, at a typical $135K (year to May 2026)
35 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 31 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $99NY $316
- Days to sell
- 82
- Sold over asking
- 42%
- Listings with a price cut
- 23%
Multi-family (2–4 units): 5 sold, typical $82K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.7 times the 2016 price
35 sales in the last year, against 53 in 2018 and a low of 20 in 2016. The typical sale went from $77K in 2016 to $130K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $150K buys in Elmira Heights
Check a listing against what Elmira Heights homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Elmira Heights are more common than before the pandemic, but half fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Elmira Heights’ home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 35 sales.
If you’re buying in Elmira Heights
- Shop in September. It brings about 5 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (12% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99% of the list price on average; 41% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 37% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 77 days.
Summer brings the homes; spring brings the bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 6 a month), but March is the most competitive: 23% of March sales close over asking. September offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (12%). January has the least competition (8%) but only about 2 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Hotter than in 2021, and about like New York as a whole
| Elmira Heights now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | NY now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 41% | 12% | 22% | 39% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 37% | 1% | 2% | 25% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99% | 93.3% | 97.2% | 100.5% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 77 | 127 | 107 | 43 |
10 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 50% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2018’s 23.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Elmira Heights home costs about $1,025 a month
Price: Elmira Heights’ typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Elmira Heights’ 3.2% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Elmira Heights is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 2.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $130K home, about $4,150 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Elmira Heights, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Elmira HeightsTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Elmira Heights.
Work & commuteCheck 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.
Elmira sells for less a square foot; West Elmira, Horseheads, Big Flats and Horseheads North for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Elmira Heights, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira | 273 | $100K | $59 | 22% | 91 |
| West Elmira | 80 | $230K | $122 | 29% | 81 |
| Horseheads | 71 | $193K | $131 | 33% | 80 |
| Southport | 53 | $128K | $101 | 37% | 83 |
| Big Flats | 43 | $295K | $139 | 35% | 74 |
| Elmira Heights | 35 | $130K | $97 | 41% | 77 |
| Horseheads North | 25 | $274K | $152 | 22% | 59 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Elmira Heights
What do homes sell for in Elmira Heights, NY?
35 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $130K, $97 a square foot.
Is Elmira Heights a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: 14 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 2 sold, about 7 months of supply. Buyers paid 99% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Elmira Heights?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Elmira Heights?
About 3.2% of a home’s value a year. On a $130K home that’s near $4,150.
Where can I see homes for sale in Elmira Heights?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Elmira Heights’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Elmira Heights.
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).