Is Dawson, PA 15428 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dawson is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 25% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Dawson housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Dawson, PA 15428 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 67%, homes sold more slowly (30 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $185,170. Overall, Dawson is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Fayette County, homes here sell faster than in 74% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 74%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Everson 15631 (0% sold over asking) or Vanderbilt 15486 (0% sold over asking), while Hiller 15444 (100% sold over asking) and East Millsboro 15433 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Dawson real estate
Is Dawson a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Dawson, PA 15428 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Dawson?
The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dawson sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dawson?
About 1.12% of a home’s value a year in Fayette County, or roughly $4,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Dawson?
The median sale price was $185,170 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $135 per square foot.
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