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 December 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

$331,500

$189/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$16,500(+5.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Ephrata have sold for 5.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Ephrata was $331,500 in December 2024, up 5.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $189.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 -$130K
N/A
2 $270K$295.4K
+9.4%
3 $290.5K$315K
+8.4%
4 $394.9K$405K
+2.6%
5+ $441K$455K
+3.2%

Summary: Ephrata housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Ephrata Township
+6.4%
Ephrata
+5.2%
Akron
+2.8%

Housing Supply in Ephrata, PA

How many homes are available in Ephrata, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
5342-20.8%

Summary: The Ephrata real estate market had 42 homes for sale in December 2024, a 20.8% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 98
-11.1%
3 2723
-14.8%
4 126
-50.0%
5+ 44
0.0%

Summary: The Ephrata housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 11.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 14.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1815-16.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 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 Ephrata, expect to pay close to the asking price. 46.7% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 15 homes were sold or pending in Ephrata in December 2024, down by 16.7% month-over-month. Of the 15 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 47% were sold at asking, and 20% 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

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
14 Days24 Days+70.9%

Summary: Homes in Ephrata had an average of 24 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 70.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

10 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 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 December 2024, 15 homes were sold in Ephrata; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% 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.

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