Is Germantown, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Germantown is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Germantown 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 Germantown, PA

How much do homes in Germantown, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$199,663

$137/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$9,768(+5.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Germantown have sold for 5.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Germantown was $199,663 in October 2024, up 5.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $137.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $285K$232.5K
-18.4%
2 $107.5K$196.5K
+82.8%
3 $181.2K$170.9K
-5.7%
4 $190K$239K
+25.8%
5+ $276.5K$321.5K
+16.3%

Summary: Germantown housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 18.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 82.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 25.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 16.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Ogontz
+10.3%
Germantown / Chestnut Hill
+9.7%
Olney / Oak Lane
+8.1%
Germantown
+5.1%

Housing Supply in Germantown, PA

How many homes are available in Germantown, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
181199+9.9%

Summary: The Germantown real estate market had 199 homes for sale in October 2024, a 9.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 87
-12.5%
2 1418
+28.6%
3 8794
+8.0%
4 3235
+9.4%
5+ 4045
+12.5%

Summary: The Germantown housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 28.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2629+11.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

15 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Germantown, you may be able to get a good deal. 51.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 29 homes were sold or pending in Germantown in October 2024, up by 11.5% month-over-month. Of the 29 sold homes, 52% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 31% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Germantown, PA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
76 Days55 Days-27.5%

Summary: Homes in Germantown had an average of 55 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 27.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

15 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 29 homes were sold in Germantown; 52% of homes were sold within 30 days, 31% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% 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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