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 November 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

$331,750

$188/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$21,750(+7.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Ephrata have sold for 7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Ephrata was $331,750 in November 2024, up 7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $188.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 -$130K
N/A
2 $265K$290.9K
+9.8%
3 $290K$317.5K
+9.5%
4 $378.7K$401.9K
+6.1%
5+ $441K$460K
+4.3%

Summary: Ephrata housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Ephrata Township
+8.3%
Ephrata
+7.0%
Akron
+2.8%

Housing Supply in Ephrata, PA

How many homes are available in Ephrata, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
6552-20.0%

Summary: The Ephrata real estate market had 52 homes for sale in November 2024, a 20.0% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 98
-11.1%
3 3427
-20.6%
4 1612
-25.0%
5+ 54
-20.0%

Summary: The Ephrata housing inventory by bedroom type for November 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 20.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 20%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2517-32.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Ephrata, you could pay more than the asking price. 52.9% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 17 homes were sold or pending in Ephrata in November 2024, down by 32.0% month-over-month. Of the 17 sold homes, 12% were sold under asking, 35% were sold at asking, and 53% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
13 Days17 Days+33.6%

Summary: Homes in Ephrata had an average of 17 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 33.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

15 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was 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 November 2024, 17 homes were sold in Ephrata; 88% of homes were sold within 30 days, 6% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% 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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