Is Waterford, PA 16441 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Waterford is a seller’s market. With about 1.5 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 score68/ 100

More competitive than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #318 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 supply1.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list40.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market13Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$153▼ −24.9% vs. last year

The Waterford housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Waterford, PA 16441 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 13 days and there were 1.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 28 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 53%, homes sold more slowly (7 days then) and the median sale price fell 14% to $232,399. Overall, Waterford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Erie County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Waterford ranks #318 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Albion 16401 (17% sold over asking) or Erie 16503 (18% sold over asking), while West Springfield 16443 (100% sold over asking) and Harborcreek 16421 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Albion 16401Seller’s market $123 /sq ftCorry 16407Seller’s market $97 /sq ftCranesville 16410Seller’s market $160 /sq ftEast Springfield 16411Seller’s market $96 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Waterford real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 1.5 months of supply in Waterford, PA 16441 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 Waterford?

The typical home went under contract in 13 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Waterford sell over asking?

41% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Waterford?

About 1.60% of a home’s value a year in Erie County, or roughly $6,400 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Waterford?

The median sale price was $232,399 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $153 per square foot.

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