Is Bellwood, PA 16617 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Bellwood is a balanced market. With about 4.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Bellwood housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Bellwood, PA 16617 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 13 days and there were 4.8 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 9% to $194,916. Overall, Bellwood is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Blair County, homes here sell faster than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Martinsburg 16662 (0% sold over asking) or East Freedom 16637 (0% sold over asking), while Duncansville 16635 (43% sold over asking) and Tyrone 16686 (29% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Bellwood real estate
Is Bellwood a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in Bellwood, PA 16617 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 Bellwood?
The typical home went under contract in 13 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Bellwood sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Bellwood?
About 1.07% of a home’s value a year in Blair County, or roughly $4,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Bellwood?
The median sale price was $194,916 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $121 per square foot.
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