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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Pottstown is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Pottstown, PA

How much do homes in Pottstown, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$315,166

$184/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$24,488(+8.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Pottstown have sold for 8.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Pottstown was $315,166 in November 2024, up 8.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $184.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $85K$103.5K
+21.8%
2 $200K$216K
+8.0%
3 $275K$308.7K
+12.3%
4 $360K$400K
+11.1%
5+ $382.5K$460K
+20.3%

Summary: Pottstown housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 21.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 20.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Pottstown
+8.4%
Lower Pottsgrove Township
+7.9%
Pottstown
+6.8%
Upper Pottsgrove Township
+3.9%
West Pottsgrove Township
-1.0%

Housing Supply in Pottstown, PA

How many homes are available in Pottstown, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
243227-6.6%

Summary: The Pottstown real estate market had 227 homes for sale in November 2024, a 6.6% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 1920
+5.3%
3 112101
-9.8%
4 9187
-4.4%
5+ 2119
-9.5%

Summary: The Pottstown 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 increased by 5.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 9.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 9.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
6974+7.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

20 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

22 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

32 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Pottstown, you could pay more than the asking price. 43.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 74 homes were sold or pending in Pottstown in November 2024, up by 7.2% month-over-month. Of the 74 sold homes, 27% were sold under asking, 30% were sold at asking, and 43% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Pottstown, PA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
14 Days15 Days+6.5%

Summary: Homes in Pottstown had an average of 15 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 6.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

63 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 74 homes were sold in Pottstown; 85% of homes were sold within 30 days, 12% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% 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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