Is Abbottstown, PA 17301 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Abbottstown is a seller’s market. With about 3 months of supply and 27% 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.

Competition score63/ 100

More competitive than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #349 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

Months of supply3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list26.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market19Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$171▼ −9.4% vs. last year

The Abbottstown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Abbottstown, PA 17301 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 27 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 21%, homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price fell 17% to $325,856. Overall, Abbottstown is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Adams County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Abbottstown ranks #349 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 63 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mc Knightstown 17343 (0% sold over asking), while Bendersville 17306 (100% sold over asking) and York Springs 17372 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Aspers 17304Seller’s market $216 /sq ftBendersville 17306 $216 /sq ftBiglerville 17307Seller’s market $171 /sq ftEast Berlin 17316Seller’s market $184 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Abbottstown real estate

Is Abbottstown a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3 months of supply in Abbottstown, PA 17301 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 Abbottstown?

The typical home went under contract in 19 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Abbottstown sell over asking?

27% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Abbottstown?

About 1.33% of a home’s value a year in Adams County, or roughly $5,320 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Abbottstown?

The median sale price was $325,856 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $171 per square foot.

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