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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Bethlehem is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Bethlehem, PA

How much do homes in Bethlehem, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$325,636

$181/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$65,620(+25.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Bethlehem have sold for 25.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Bethlehem was $325,636 in March 2024, up 25.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $181.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $175.5K$199.9K
+13.9%
2 $223K$248.4K
+11.4%
3 $260K$305K
+17.3%
4 $290K$461.6K
+59.2%
5+ $462.5K$475K
+2.7%

Summary: Bethlehem housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 13.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 17.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 59.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Bethlehem
+25.2%
Fountain Hill
-1.8%
Lower Saucon Township
-3.7%
Hanover Township
-17.8%

Housing Supply in Bethlehem, PA

How many homes are available in Bethlehem, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
262266+1.5%

Summary: The Bethlehem real estate market had 266 homes for sale in March 2024, a 1.5% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 68
+33.3%
2 3031
+3.3%
3 122122
0.0%
4 7267
-6.9%
5+ 3238
+18.8%

Summary: The Bethlehem housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 18.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
5494+74.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

32 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

17 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

45 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Bethlehem, you could pay more than the asking price. 47.9% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 94 homes were sold or pending in Bethlehem in March 2024, up by 74.1% month-over-month. Of the 94 sold homes, 34% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and 48% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Bethlehem, PA

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

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
20 Days25 Days+26.4%

Summary: Homes in Bethlehem had an average of 25 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 26.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

72 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

10 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During March 2024, 94 homes were sold in Bethlehem; 77% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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 25 Days Ago

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