Real Estate Investing in Wellsburg, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,316 • Chemung County

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Should you buy in Wellsburg, NY? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (67/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 13.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Elevated poverty: 21.8% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.9% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $168,075
Avg Monthly Rent $1,278
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Wellsburg Real Estate

Wellsburg in New York is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

The investment case for Wellsburg is difficult to make on screen data alone. less favorable for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Market conditions in Wellsburg are tepid. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Wellsburg a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$168,075
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,278
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Elmira, NY metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
48%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Elmira, NY metro
0
Days to pending
9.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Wellsburg, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wellsburg, NY

What are home prices like in Wellsburg, NY?

In Wellsburg, NY the median home value sits at $168K. Against the broader NY market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Should investors consider Wellsburg, NY?

Yes - Wellsburg, NY a 3.0/5 investability score. With $168K home prices against $1,278/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

How strong is the working-renter base in Wellsburg, NY?

Wellsburg, NY offers a measured renter base at the $1,278/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Is Wellsburg, NY a friendly market for rental owners?

Wellsburg, NY operates under NY law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect consistent treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

Is Wellsburg, NY a good market for FHA house hackers?

House hacking in Wellsburg, NY is a challenging. With home values around $168K and rents at $1,278/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

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