Is Irwin, PA 15642 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Irwin is a seller’s market. With about 3 months of supply and 41% 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.

Competition score66/ 100

More competitive than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #329 of 601 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list41%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market43Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$197▲ +7.7% vs. last year

The Irwin housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Irwin, PA 15642 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 120 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 32%, homes sold faster (48 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $294,872. Overall, Irwin is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Westmoreland County, homes here sell faster than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 82%. On our competition score, Irwin ranks #329 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 66 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Yukon 15698 (0% sold over asking) or Westmoreland City 15692 (0% sold over asking), while Bolivar 15923 (100% sold over asking) and Ruffs Dale 15679 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Acme 15610Seller’s market $102 /sq ftAdamsburg 15611 — /sq ftAlverton 15612 — /sq ftApollo 15613Seller’s market $170 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Irwin real estate

Is Irwin a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3 months of supply in Irwin, PA 15642 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 Irwin?

The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Irwin sell over asking?

41% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Irwin?

About 1.23% of a home’s value a year in Westmoreland County, or roughly $4,920 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Irwin?

The median sale price was $294,872 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $197 per square foot.

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