Is Ulysses, PA 16948 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ulysses is a balanced market. With about 4.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Ulysses housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Ulysses, PA 16948 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 98 days and there were 4.5 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 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 rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (37 days then) and the median sale price rose 70% to $197,664. Overall, Ulysses is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Potter County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 63%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sabinsville 16943 (0% sold over asking) or Harrison Valley 16927 (0% sold over asking), while Shinglehouse 16748 (50% sold over asking) and Cross Fork 17729 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Ulysses real estate
Is Ulysses a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.5 months of supply in Ulysses, PA 16948 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 Ulysses?
The typical home went under contract in 98 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ulysses sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 90.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ulysses?
About 1.21% of a home’s value a year in Potter County, or roughly $4,840 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Ulysses?
The median sale price was $197,664 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $98 per square foot.
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