12970 — Franklin County, New York Market Snapshot

Housing market data for zip code 12970 in Franklin County, New York. Updated monthly with median prices, days on market, and more.

Data as of January 2026

Limited Sales Data

Only 1 home sold in this ZIP code during the selected period. Statistics may not be representative. See the Franklin County county page for broader data.

Market Sales Data

1 sales in 2026 (year to date)

Source: Redfin

Median Sale Price

$1,500,000

Closed sales

Days to Sell

42

Median, listing to close

Homes Sold

1

Closed in 2026

Inventory

1

Jumbo Loan Likely Needed

The median home in 12970 at $1,500,000 exceeds the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750 by $667,250. Most buyers here will need jumbo loans, which typically require higher credit scores, larger down payments, and come with different rate pricing.

Market Insights

Market Temperature

12970's market is balanced with homes taking an average of 42 days to sell. Buyers have some negotiating room without the pressure of bidding wars.

Conforming Loan Feasibility

The median home in 12970 at $1,500,000 exceeds the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750 by $667,250. Most buyers here will need jumbo loans, which typically require higher credit scores, larger down payments, and come with different rate pricing.

Loan limits in 12970 are set at the county level.

2026 Loan Limits — Franklin County

Property Units Conforming Limit FHA Limit
1 Unit$832,750$541,287
2 Units$1,066,250$693,050
3 Units$1,288,800$837,700
4 Units$1,601,750$1,041,125

Affordability Snapshot — Zip 12970

To purchase the median home at $1,500,000 with 5% down at today's rate of 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment is approximately $11,643.

Monthly Payment

$11,643

Income Required

$498,965

Principal & Interest

$9,243/mo

Down Payment (5%)

$75,000

Based on 30-year fixed at 6.75%, 1.8% property tax, $1,800/yr insurance, 28% DTI guideline.

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Estimated Monthly Payment

$9,433

Principal & Interest$7,783
Property Tax$1,500
Insurance$150
Loan Amount$1,200,000
Total Interest$1,601,945
Income Required$404,279/yr

Jumbo loan required. Loan amount exceeds the $832,750 conforming limit for 12970.

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