Is Wattsburg, PA 16442 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Wattsburg is a seller’s market. With about 3.8 months of supply and 20% 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 Wattsburg housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Wattsburg, PA 16442 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 7 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. With only 5 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 25%, homes sold faster (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 33% to $319,862. Overall, Wattsburg is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Erie County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 92%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Albion 16401 (17% sold over asking), while West Springfield 16443 (100% sold over asking) and Harborcreek 16421 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Wattsburg real estate
Is Wattsburg a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.8 months of supply in Wattsburg, PA 16442 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 Wattsburg?
The typical home went under contract in 7 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Wattsburg sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Wattsburg?
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 Wattsburg?
The median sale price was $319,862 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $172 per square foot.
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