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 October 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

$330,135

$188/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$10,218(+3.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Bethlehem have sold for 3.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Bethlehem was $330,135 in October 2024, up 3.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $188.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $199.9K$202K
+1.1%
2 $239.5K$260K
+8.6%
3 $299.9K$307.6K
+2.6%
4 $446.6K$440.9K
-1.3%
5+ $490K$530.1K
+8.2%

Summary: Bethlehem housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Fountain Hill
+6.5%
Hanover Township
+3.8%
Bethlehem
+3.2%
Lower Saucon Township
-10.6%
Freemansburg
-11.9%

Housing Supply in Bethlehem, PA

How many homes are available in Bethlehem, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
368346-6.0%

Summary: The Bethlehem real estate market had 346 homes for sale in October 2024, a 6.0% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 46
+50.0%
2 3928
-28.2%
3 167161
-3.6%
4 124114
-8.1%
5+ 3437
+8.8%

Summary: The Bethlehem housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 28.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 8.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
109107-1.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

38 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

17 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

52 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. 48.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 107 homes were sold or pending in Bethlehem in October 2024, down by 1.8% month-over-month. Of the 107 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 49% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
16 Days19 Days+16.9%

Summary: Homes in Bethlehem had an average of 19 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 16.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

85 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

21 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was 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 October 2024, 107 homes were sold in Bethlehem; 79% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 1% 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 16 Days Ago

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