The Washington Heights housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Washington Heights was $345K last month, up 23.2% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Washington Heights is $354, up 18.4% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Washington Heights today?
In October 2024, Washington Heights home prices were up 23.2% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $345K. On average, homes in Washington Heights sell after 49 days on the market compared to 29 days last year. There were 14 homes sold in October this year, down from 15 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$345,000
+23.2% YoY | Oct 2024
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Oct 2024
Growth
% YoY
Washington Heights, NJ
$345,000
+23.2%
United States
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How hot is the Washington Heights housing market?
Washington Heights is very competitive. Homes sell in 50 days.
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Redfin Compete Score™
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 6 months
Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 4% above list price and go pending in around 50 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 9% above list price and go pending in around 45 days.
Learn about schools in the Washington Heights area
Elementary
Middle
High
GreatSchools Rating
9/10
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
Public • PreK-5
431
Students
9 reviews
School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.
Climate's impact on Washington Heights housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Washington Heights.
Flood Factor - Minor
17% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Washington Heights has a minor risk of flooding. 127 properties in Washington Heights are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 17% of all properties in Washington Heights. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
64% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Washington Heights has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 772 properties in Washington Heights that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 64% of all properties in Washington Heights.
100% of properties are at major
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Washington Heights has a Major Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Washington Heights is most at risk from hurricanes. 1,190 properties in Washington Heights have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
Wind likelihood over time
If an exceedingly rare windstorm
(a 1-in-3,000 year storm event)
occurred today, it could cause wind gusts of up to 81 mph. In 30 years, an event of this same likelihood would show increased wind gusts of up to 91 mph.
98% of properties are at severe
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
Washington Heights has a severe risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 98% of homes in Washington Heights have a Severe Heat Factor®.
Washington Heights is expected to see a 128% increase in the number of days over 100ºF over the next 30 years. Washington Heights is expected to experience 8