Is Columbia County, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Columbia County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Columbia County, PA

How much do homes in Columbia County, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$201,837

$133/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$11,837(+6.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Columbia County have sold for 6.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Columbia County was $201,837 in November 2024, up 6.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $133.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $85K$101K
+18.8%
2 $145K$155K
+6.9%
3 $191.5K$205K
+7.0%
4 $272.8K$236K
-13.5%
5+ $222.2K$257.5K
+15.9%

Summary: Columbia County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 18.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 13.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Schuylkill County
+13.5%
Columbia County
+6.2%
Northumberland County
+2.3%
Montour County
-1.4%

Housing Supply in Columbia County, PA

How many homes are available in Columbia County, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
159148-6.9%

Summary: The Columbia County real estate market had 148 homes for sale in November 2024, a 6.9% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 12
+100.0%
2 2019
-5.0%
3 7971
-10.1%
4 3834
-10.5%
5+ 2122
+4.8%

Summary: The Columbia County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 10.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3429-14.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

19 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Columbia County, you may be able to get a good deal. 65.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 29 homes were sold or pending in Columbia County in November 2024, down by 14.7% month-over-month. Of the 29 sold homes, 66% were sold under asking, 24% were sold at asking, and 10% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Columbia County, PA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
21 Days48 Days+123.3%

Summary: Homes in Columbia County had an average of 48 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 123.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Columbia County has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During November 2024, 29 homes were sold in Columbia County; 3% of homes were sold within 30 days, 7% 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 20 Days Ago

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