Bronxville's housing market is one of the fastest and most competitive in Westchester heading into the end of 2026. According to Redfin, the village's median sale price was about $2,173,965 in September 2026, up 26.9% year over year, and homes sold in a median of 16 days at 103.4% of list price. Redfin rated the market "most competitive," with a Compete Score of 90 out of 100.
Here is what is behind those numbers and what they mean if you own a home in Bronxville or one of the neighborhoods that share its address.
The numbers, in context
| Measure | September 2026 | A year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $2,173,965 | About $1.71 million |
| Homes sold | 25 | 30 |
| Median days on market | 16 | 29 |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 103.4% | 98.5% |
Source: Redfin. Prior-year price derived from Redfin's reported 26.9% increase; prior-year sale-to-list derived from its reported 4.9-point change.
Two cautions apply. First, 25 sales is a small sample, so the median price can swing with the mix of homes that closed in a given month; a few large Tudors closing at once moves the number. Second, Redfin's figures cover the Bronxville area as a whole. The village itself, Lawrence Park and the parts of Yonkers and Eastchester with a Bronxville mailing address trade at very different price points.
What does not swing much is the direction. Fewer homes sold than a year ago, they sold almost twice as fast, and buyers paid above asking on average. That is a market short on supply.
Why Bronxville stays tight
The village covers about one square mile, so new inventory is limited by geography. Its walkable village center, the Harlem Line station with express trains to Grand Central in about 30 to 35 minutes, and its housing stock of Tudor and English-style homes keep demand steady from buyers relocating from Manhattan, Riverdale and Brooklyn.
That demand spills over. When buyers cannot find the right house in the village, many look next door in Colonial Heights and Tuckahoe, where prices are lower and lots are often larger. Recent Colonial Heights sales had a median of about $865,000, a fraction of the village figure.
What this means for sellers in Bronxville
In a 16-day market, the first week decides the outcome. Buyers who have lost out before are ready to act, and the strongest offers usually arrive before the first open house ends. A home that misses that window, through a high price, weak photography or an awkward showing schedule, loses its momentum quickly, even in a hot market.
In my experience working with sellers along the Harlem Line, the best results come from homes that launch complete: priced from the last few comparable sales, professionally photographed and filmed, with disclosures, the survey and certificates of occupancy ready for buyers' attorneys. Bronxville sellers also benefit from lower transfer taxes than much of the region. There is no village transfer tax, so most sales carry only the 0.4% New York State tax.
How to get top dollar
- Price to the last 90 days of closed sales. Above-list results come from list prices that invite competition, not from aiming high.
- Launch with everything ready. Photography, video, floor plans and a clean disclosure package before the first showing.
- Set an offer process. In a multiple-offer market, a clear deadline and terms review protect you from accepting the first number when a better one is coming.
- Compare offers on strength, not just price. Financing, appraisal gaps and closing dates matter as much as the headline number.
- Know your net. Use the net proceeds calculator for a quick estimate, then ask me for a written net sheet.
If you are thinking about selling in Bronxville, Tuckahoe or Colonial Heights, I am glad to walk through what your home would likely sell for today.
Source: Redfin, Bronxville housing market, September 2026 data. Colonial Heights median compiled by Rafael Barbosa from MLS data.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median home price in Bronxville NY?
Bronxville's median sale price was about $2,173,965 in September 2026, up 26.9% from a year earlier, according to Redfin. With only 25 sales that month, the median can swing noticeably from one month to the next.
How fast do homes sell in Bronxville?
Bronxville homes sold in a median of 16 days in September 2026, down from 29 days a year earlier, according to Redfin.
Do homes in Bronxville sell over asking?
On average, yes. Bronxville's sale-to-list ratio was 103.4% in September 2026, meaning the typical home sold for about 3.4% above its list price, per Redfin.
Is Bronxville a good time to sell?
Conditions favor well-prepared sellers. Redfin rated Bronxville among its most competitive markets in September 2026, with fast sales and prices above list. The key is pricing and launching the home correctly from the first day.
Rafael Barbosa is a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with Compass with 14+ years of experience and 500+ closed transactions representing sellers in East Harlem, Riverdale, Yonkers, Colonial Heights, Tuckahoe and Bronxville. He works in English and Spanish. Reach him at 914-430-0440 or rafael@compass.com.
