Is Dover Plains, NY 12522 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dover Plains is a seller’s market. With about 2 months of supply and 46% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Dover Plains housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in Dover Plains, NY 12522 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under three months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 13 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 22%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 10% to $419,818. Overall, Dover Plains is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Dutchess County, homes here sell more slowly than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 54%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Tivoli 12583 (0% sold over asking) or Stanfordville 12581 (0% sold over asking), while Verbank 12585 (75% sold over asking) and Wappingers Falls 12590 (64% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Is Dover Plains a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2 months of supply in Dover Plains, NY 12522 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under three months usually favors sellers, and six or more favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Dover Plains?
The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dover Plains sell over asking?
46% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dover Plains?
About 1.89% of a home’s value a year in Dutchess County, or roughly $7,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Dover Plains?
The median sale price was $419,818 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $264 per square foot.
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