The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 12473 sells for about $449,900, or $280 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 83 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,354 a month.
ZIP 12473 — Cairo
The housing market in 12473 is characterized by low inventory and a mix of primary residences and vacation properties. Prices remain stable, reflecting a niche market driven by regional tourism and rural demand rather than high-volume urban turnover.
This ZIP is best suited for nature enthusiasts, second-home buyers, and those seeking a rural lifestyle with access to Catskill outdoor amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 83 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 9.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 12473, Greene County NY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools serving the area are generally associated with the Cairo-Durham Central School District, which maintains standard state-level performance metrics.
The area is situated in the Catskill region, presenting moderate risks for seasonal flooding and wildfire exposure in heavily wooded zones.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, outdoor recreation, and proximity to the Hudson Valley employment corridor.
Property taxes are levied by Greene County, the Town of Cairo, and the local school district; rates are subject to annual equalization adjustments.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use, with access to major regional employment hubs in Albany and Kingston via NY-32 and I-87.
The area is a gateway to the Catskill Mountains, offering extensive access to hiking trails, creek-side recreation, and seasonal mountain resorts.
The rental market is limited, with a high prevalence of seasonal or short-term vacation rentals catering to regional tourism.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, hospitality, and small-scale agriculture, with broader regional employment centered in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area.
Public transit is non-existent; the area is entirely dependent on private vehicle infrastructure.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential and recreational expansion.
The Greene County Real Property Tax Service Agency oversees assessment standards and equalization rates for the town.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county taxes, and town-specific fire and library district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by wildfire risk and proximity to forested areas in the Catskill region.
New York is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for all foreclosure proceedings.
New York requires a standard property condition disclosure statement, though sellers may opt to pay a credit in lieu of disclosure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 12473.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Zoom Flume Water Park4.410.1 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.310 mi
- Windham Mountain Club4.311.3 mi
- Rose Hill Farm4.819.6 mi
- Opus 404.614.1 mi
- Fisher Center at Bard4.817 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.310 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head4.74.2 mi
- Zoom Flume Water Park4.410.1 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls, Viewing Platform4.84.4 mi
- Hunter Scenic Skyride4.29.3 mi
- Olana State Historic Site4.811.2 mi
- Art Omi4.819.6 mi
- Opus 404.614.1 mi
- Saugerties Lighthouse4.713.9 mi
- Clermont State Historic Site4.713.3 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.310 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head4.74.2 mi
- North/South Lake Campground4.64 mi
- Laurel House Trail - Kaaterskill Falls Viewing Platform4.84.3 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls, Viewing Platform4.84.4 mi
- Saugerties Marina4.613.9 mi
- Sunny Hill Resort & Golf Course4.77.1 mi
- Thunderhart Golf Freehold4.57.1 mi
- Rip Van Winkle Country Club4.65.7 mi
- Christman's Windham House4.612.7 mi
- feast & floret4.612.8 mi
- Price Chopper412.8 mi
- Price Chopper4.18.4 mi
- Vinnie's Farm Market4.68.5 mi
- Sawyer Chevrolet4.88.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Prominent mountain peak offering hiking and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.