Is Carlisle, PA 17013 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Carlisle housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 31% of homes in Carlisle, PA 17013 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 154 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 39%, homes sold more slowly (9 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $299,870. Overall, Carlisle is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Cumberland County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 79%. On our competition score, Carlisle ranks #287 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 71 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Shippensburg 17257 (22% sold over asking) or Carlisle 17015 (28% sold over asking), while Summerdale 17093 (67% sold over asking) and Newburg 17240 (57% sold over asking) are even more competitive.