Is Pottstown, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Pottstown is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since August 2023

Since last year, Pottstown has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Pottstown is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Pottstown, PA

How much do homes in Pottstown, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$310,000

$182/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2023

+$41,666(+15.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Pottstown have sold for 15.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Pottstown was $310,000 in August 2024, up 15.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $182.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
1 $152.4K$85K
-44.2%
2 $196K$210K
+7.1%
3 $259.9K$309K
+18.9%
4 $320K$376K
+17.5%
5+ $341.7K$415K
+21.4%

Summary: Pottstown housing prices by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 44.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 18.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 17.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 21.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Pottstown
+15.5%
West Pottsgrove Township
+15.2%
Upper Pottsgrove Township
+10.2%
Pottstown
+6.8%
Lower Pottsgrove Township
+1.1%

Housing Supply in Pottstown, PA

How many homes are available in Pottstown, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
244269+10.2%

Summary: The Pottstown real estate market had 269 homes for sale in August 2024, a 10.2% increase compared to July 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
1 01
+100.0%
2 2018
-10.0%
3 121134
+10.7%
4 84100
+19.0%
5+ 1916
-15.8%

Summary: The Pottstown housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 19%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 15.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
5492+70.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

27 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

20 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

45 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Pottstown, you could pay more than the asking price. 48.9% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 92 homes were sold or pending in Pottstown in August 2024, up by 70.4% month-over-month. Of the 92 sold homes, 29% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and 49% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Pottstown, PA

How long does it take to sell a home in Pottstown, PA?

Average Sale Time

Aug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
14 Days16 Days+19.1%

Summary: Homes in Pottstown had an average of 16 days on market in Aug 2024, up by 19.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

82 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Pottstown are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During August 2024, 92 homes were sold in Pottstown; 89% of homes were sold within 30 days, 9% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 2% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 19 Days Ago

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