Is Lewistown, PA 17044 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lewistown is a seller’s market. With about 1.7 months of supply and 16% 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.
More competitive than 53% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #426 of 601 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Lewistown housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 16% of homes in Lewistown, PA 17044 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 18 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 50 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 19%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 15% to $164,929. Overall, Lewistown is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Mifflin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Lewistown ranks #426 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 52 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Belleville 17004 (0% sold over asking), while Mc Clure 17841 (67% sold over asking) and Burnham 17009 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Belleville 17004Seller’s market $162 /sq ftBurnham 17009Seller’s market $99 /sq ftGranville 17029 — /sq ftMc Clure 17841Seller’s market $125 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Lewistown nearby
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Questions about Lewistown real estate
Is Lewistown a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.7 months of supply in Lewistown, PA 17044 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 Lewistown?
The typical home went under contract in 18 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lewistown sell over asking?
16% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lewistown?
About 1.45% of a home’s value a year in Mifflin County, or roughly $5,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Lewistown?
The median sale price was $164,929 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $125 per square foot.
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