The latest Hamptons Real Estate Market Report from Saunders & Associates is now available, offering insight on how the market performed in 2025 and what it’s signaling for 2026. Read the full Hamptons Real Estate Market Report 2024 vs 2025 here.
As the #1 locally based firm in the Hamptons, Saunders pairs on-the-ground expertise with a full-time research team dedicated exclusively to the East End. That focus matters in a market defined by nuance.
The newly released Saunders Market Report points to a year of real strength, marked by firmer pricing and meaningful dollar-volume gains—evidence of continued confidence in Hamptons real estate as both a lifestyle choice and a long-term investment. While deal pace remained steady overall, the market skewed higher in value, with notable momentum in home sales and renewed activity at the very top end.
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Pricing strengthened meaningfully year-over-year. Across all property types, the median price rose to $2.01M (13%) while dollar volume increased to $6.797B (16%)
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Overall, activity held steady. Total transactions were essentially the same in 2025 and 2026. (1,960 vs. 1,958)
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Home sales held steady with increasing prices. Home sales median price rose to $2.2M (16%) and dollar volume increased to $5.922B (21%)—a strong combination of demand and pricing power.
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The high end did real work. Sales over $20M more than doubled year over year (14 to 29).
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Condos gained traction. Condo transactions rose 16% with significant gains to median price and dollar volume, suggesting buyers continued to value convenience and turnkey options.
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Commercial improved year-over-year. Commercial transactions increased 24%, with notable gains in median price and dollar volume.
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Land was the primary soft spot (year-over-year). Land transactions fell (-36%) and dollar volume declined (-34%), pointing to a more selective posture on new builds and development pipelines.
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Notable top-of-market trades underscored confidence, led by multiple eight-figure sales.
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