STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (Feb. 17, 2026) – The lately familiar circumstance of Staten Island home prices rising amid shrinking levels of inventory pressed on at the start of this year, according to the latest data from the Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR).

Statistics in SIBOR’s newly released report show the median sales price of homes in the borough increased 4.5 percent to $739,500 in January, as compared to the same month last year, and inventory levels fell 27.7 percent to 813 units.

When measured against January 2025, new listings on the Island decreased 20 percent to 367, pending sales were down 28.3 percent to 226, and the days on market until sale rose 0.9 percent to 75 days. Sellers were encouraged as months’ supply of inventory was down 23.4 percent to 2.5 months.

“Staten Island continues to operate in a supply-constrained environment, and that reality is keeping upward pressure on home prices,” said Sandy Krueger, CEO of SIBOR. “While activity levels have moderated, demand for the Island’s housing stock remains strong, particularly among buyers seeking space and relative value within New York City. As inventory tightens in the borough, working with a knowledgeable Staten Island Realtor is more important than ever for both buyers and sellers navigating today’s market.”

NATIONAL TREND

Existing-home sales in the United States climbed 5.1 percent month over month and 1.4 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.35 million units, the strongest pace in nearly three years, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Lower mortgage rates and slower home price growth helped spur buyer activity, and sales increased month over month in every region. On an annual basis, sales rose in the South, held steady in the West and Midwest, and declined in the Northeast.

Nationally, there were 1.18 million homes for sale heading into January, an 18.1 percent decline from the previous month but 3.5 percent higher compared to the same period last year,  representing a 3.3-month supply at the current sales pace, according to NAR. Meanwhile, the median existing-home price rose 0.4 percent from a year ago to $405,400, reflecting a continued moderation in national price growth.

About the Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR)
and Staten Island Multiple Listing Service (SIMLS)

Established in 1915, the Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR) is the largest professional association in Staten Island, N.Y.

SIBOR exists to enhance the ability and opportunity of its members to conduct their business successfully and ethically, and promote the preservation of the public’s right to own, transfer and use real property.

Comprised of over 2,000 members, SIBOR serves real estate agents, brokers and affiliated professionals throughout the borough and surrounding areas.

SIBOR is the provider of the Staten Island Multiple Listing Service Inc. (SIMLS), which works as a clearinghouse through which more than 250 local real estate firms exchange information on properties they have listed for sale or rent. Together, its members participate in approximately 5,000 real estate transactions every year.

SIMLS is the premier source for real estate listings and market information on Staten Island, providing real estate professionals and the community with a comprehensive platform for property listings, market data, and professional development opportunities.

All SIBOR Realtors belong to the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

SIBOR and the SIMLS may be reached at 718-979-0007 and viewed online at MLSSINY.com. SIBOR may also be visited on Facebook at Staten Island Board of Realtors,‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) via @SIBOR, LinkedIn (Staten Island Board of Realtors) and Instagram at SIBOR REALTORS (siborrealtors).

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