Is Alum Bank, PA 15521 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Alum Bank is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 100% 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 Alum Bank housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 100% of homes in Alum Bank, PA 15521 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 8 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (6 days then) and the median sale price rose 46% to $254,890. Overall, Alum Bank is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Bedford County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 93%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Woodbury 16695 (0% sold over asking) or Saxton 16678 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Alum Bank real estate
Is Alum Bank a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Alum Bank, PA 15521 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 Alum Bank?
The typical home went under contract in 8 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Alum Bank sell over asking?
100% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Alum Bank?
About 0.81% of a home’s value a year in Bedford County, or roughly $3,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Alum Bank?
The median sale price was $254,890 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $158 per square foot.
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