Is Berks County, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since April 2023
Since last year, Berks County has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Berks County, PA
How much do homes in Berks County, PA cost?
Median Sold Price
$265,000
$154/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since April 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Berks County was $265,000 in April 2024, up 10.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $154.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Apr 2023 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $131K | $140K | +6.9% |
2 Bedrooms | $185.4K | $200.3K | +8.0% |
3 Bedrooms | $230.6K | $260.5K | +12.9% |
4 Bedrooms | $330K | $347.1K | +5.2% |
5+ Bedrooms | $180K | $225K | +25.0% |
Summary: Berks County housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 25%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Berks County | $240.1K | $265K | +10.4% |
Lehigh County | $296.3K | $320.1K | +8.0% |
Lebanon County | $245.6K | $264.9K | +7.9% |
Chester County | $469.9K | $503K | +7.0% |
Schuylkill County | $134.9K | $134.8K | -0.1% |
Housing Supply in Berks County, PA
How many homes are available in Berks County, PA?
Number of Homes For Sale
Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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898 | 917 | +2.1% |
Summary: The Berks County real estate market had 917 homes for sale in April 2024, a 2.1% increase compared to March 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 11 | 8 | -27.3% |
2 Bedrooms | 95 | 101 | +6.3% |
3 Bedrooms | 404 | 408 | +1.0% |
4 Bedrooms | 269 | 284 | +5.6% |
5+ Bedrooms | 119 | 116 | -2.5% |
Summary: The Berks County housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 27.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2.5%.
Number of Homes Sold
Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
281 | 245 | -12.8% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
77 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
62 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
106 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 245 homes were sold or pending in Berks County in April 2024, down by 12.8% month-over-month. Of the 245 sold homes, 31% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 43% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Berks County, PA
How long does it take to sell a home in Berks County, PA?
Average Sale Time
Apr 2023 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
20 Days | 23 Days | +14.4% |
Summary: Homes in Berks County had an average of 23 days on market in Apr 2024, up by 14.4% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
200 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
31 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
14 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During April 2024, 245 homes were sold in Berks County; 82% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% of homes were sold over 90 days.