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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Ephrata is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Ephrata, PA

How much do homes in Ephrata, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$326,633

$184/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$18,633(+6.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Ephrata have sold for 6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Ephrata was $326,633 in September 2024, up 6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $184.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 -$130K
N/A
2 $251.2K$307.5K
+22.4%
3 $299.9K$304K
+1.4%
4 $376K$399.9K
+6.4%
5+ $430K$445K
+3.5%

Summary: Ephrata housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 22.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Akron
+7.4%
Ephrata
+6.0%
Ephrata Township
+4.3%

Housing Supply in Ephrata, PA

How many homes are available in Ephrata, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
6360-4.8%

Summary: The Ephrata real estate market had 60 homes for sale in September 2024, a 4.8% decrease compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 68
+33.3%
3 3530
-14.3%
4 2019
-5.0%
5+ 23
+50.0%

Summary: The Ephrata housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 50%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
2018-10.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Ephrata, you could pay more than the asking price. 44.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 18 homes were sold or pending in Ephrata in September 2024, down by 10.0% month-over-month. Of the 18 sold homes, 22% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 44% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Ephrata, PA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
28 Days13 Days-51.9%

Summary: Homes in Ephrata had an average of 13 days on market in Sep 2024, down by 51.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

15 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 18 homes were sold in Ephrata; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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 30 Days Ago

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