30 homes sold in North Great River in the last year, at a typical $694K
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 North Great River homes are listed.
Every place North Great River homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 100% of North Great River’s sales, at a typical $728K (year to May 2026)
30 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 26 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $387NY $316
- Days to sell
- 27
- Sold over asking
- 85%
- Listings with a price cut
- 26%
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at twice the 2016 price
30 sales in the last year, against 48 in 2019 and a low of 25 in 2025. The typical sale went from $338K in 2016 to $694K.
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 $700K buys in North Great River
Check a listing against what North Great River 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 North Great River are more common than before the pandemic, but 82% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of North Great River’s home sales since 2013 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, 30 sales.
If you’re buying in North Great River
- Shop in March. It brings about 4 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (24% over asking).
- Expect to bid over asking. Buyers paid 104.8% of the list price on average; 90% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 12% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 28 days.
Fall brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
September has the most new listings (about 5 a month), and the most competition: 57% close over asking. March offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (24%). March has the least competition (24%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Hotter than in 2021, and hotter than New York
| North Great River now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | NY now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 90% | 25% | 66% | 39% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 12% | 6% | 5% | 25% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 104.8% | 97.5% | 103.6% | 100.5% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 28 | 71 | 36 | 43 |
2 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 82% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2014’s 29.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2013 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.
Four things worth knowing
New listings in September
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 2.
Best time to buyTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in North Great River.
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.
Islip Terrace, Oakdale, Bohemia and Central Islip sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of North Great River, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Islip | 222 | $566K | $387 | 65% | 39 |
| Islip | 157 | $674K | $406 | 61% | 32 |
| Oakdale | 145 | $508K | $327 | 61% | 28 |
| East Islip | 106 | $791K | $448 | 71% | 24 |
| Bohemia | 72 | $733K | $384 | 64% | 37 |
| Islip Terrace | 38 | $634K | $381 | 64% | 35 |
| North Great River | 30 | $694K | $399 | 90% | 28 |
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 North Great River
What do homes sell for in North Great River, NY?
30 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $694K, $399 a square foot.
Is North Great River a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 2 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 2 sold, about 1 months of supply. Buyers paid 104.8% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in North Great River?
September brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
Where can I see homes for sale in North Great River?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry North Great River’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to North Great River.
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).