Is Elkins Park, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Elkins Park is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Elkins Park was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Elkins Park is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Elkins Park, PA

How much do homes in Elkins Park, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$390,000

$178/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$30,000(+8.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Elkins Park have sold for 8.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Elkins Park was $390,000 in October 2024, up 8.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $178.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $99.5K$125K
+25.6%
2 $205K$197.5K
-3.7%
3 $331.5K$379.6K
+14.5%
4 $460K$449.9K
-2.2%
5+ $520K$545K
+4.8%

Summary: Elkins Park housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 25.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 14.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Cheltenham
+22.3%
Wyncote
+12.2%
Elkins Park
+8.3%

Housing Supply in Elkins Park, PA

How many homes are available in Elkins Park, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
6164+4.9%

Summary: The Elkins Park real estate market had 64 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 12
+100.0%
2 1012
+20.0%
3 2416
-33.3%
4 1017
+70.0%
5+ 1617
+6.3%

Summary: The Elkins Park housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 70%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1710-41.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Elkins Park, you could pay more than the asking price. 60% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 10 homes were sold or pending in Elkins Park in October 2024, down by 41.2% month-over-month. Of the 10 sold homes, 30% were sold under asking, 10% were sold at asking, and 60% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Elkins Park, PA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
11 Days33 Days+189.2%

Summary: Homes in Elkins Park had an average of 33 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 189.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

7 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 10 homes were sold in Elkins Park; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% 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 17 Days Ago

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