Is Karthaus, PA 16845 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Karthaus is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 100% 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 Karthaus housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 100% of homes in Karthaus, PA 16845 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 7 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 1 sale, 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 0%, homes sold more slowly (4 days then) and the median sale price rose 22% to $274,881. Overall, Karthaus is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Centre County, homes here sell faster than in 84% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Pine Grove Mills 16868 (0% sold over asking) or Milesburg 16853 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Karthaus real estate
Is Karthaus a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Karthaus, PA 16845 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 Karthaus?
The typical home went under contract in 7 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Karthaus sell over asking?
100% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Karthaus?
About 1.05% of a home’s value a year in Centre County, or roughly $4,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Karthaus?
The median sale price was $274,881 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $174 per square foot.
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