Is Sandy Lake, PA 16145 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Sandy Lake is a seller’s market. With about 3.7 months of supply and 50% 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.

Months of supply3.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list50%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market39Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$150▼ −43.1% vs. last year

The Sandy Lake housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Sandy Lake, PA 16145 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 6 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 faster (53 days then) and the median sale price rose 23% to $298,821. Overall, Sandy Lake is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Mercer County, homes here sell faster than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 87%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Transfer 16154 (0% sold over asking) or Fredonia 16124 (0% sold over asking), while New Wilmington 16142 (60% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Carlton 16311Seller’s market $152 /sq ftClarks Mills 16114 — /sq ftFarrell 16121Balanced — /sq ftFredonia 16124Buyer’s market — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Sandy Lake real estate

Is Sandy Lake a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.7 months of supply in Sandy Lake, PA 16145 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 Sandy Lake?

The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Sandy Lake sell over asking?

50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Sandy Lake?

About 1.18% of a home’s value a year in Mercer County, or roughly $4,720 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Sandy Lake?

The median sale price was $298,821 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $150 per square foot.

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