Is Sarver, PA 16055 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Sarver is a seller’s market. With about 3.8 months of supply and 13% 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 score32/ 100

More competitive than 29% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #545 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 supply3.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list13%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market61Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$169▼ −6.8% vs. last year

The Sarver housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Sarver, PA 16055 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 61 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 24 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold faster (68 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $404,825. Overall, Sarver is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Butler County, homes here sell more slowly than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 65%. On our competition score, Sarver ranks #545 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 32 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at West Sunbury 16061 (0% sold over asking) or Prospect 16052 (0% sold over asking), while Hilliards 16040 (75% sold over asking) and Karns City 16041 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Boyers 16020 — /sq ftButler 16001Seller’s market $156 /sq ftButler 16002Seller’s market $188 /sq ftCabot 16023Buyer’s market $263 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Sarver real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 3.8 months of supply in Sarver, PA 16055 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 Sarver?

The typical home went under contract in 61 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Sarver sell over asking?

13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Sarver?

About 1.01% of a home’s value a year in Butler County, or roughly $4,040 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Sarver?

The median sale price was $404,825 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $169 per square foot.

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