Is Akron, PA 17501 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Akron is a seller’s market. With about 1 months of supply and 63% 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 99% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #7 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 Akron housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 63% of homes in Akron, PA 17501 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 5 days and there was 1 month of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 59%, homes sold faster (8 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $334,855. Overall, Akron is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Lancaster County, homes here sell faster than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 52%. On our competition score, Akron ranks #7 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 97 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Adamstown 19501 (0% sold over asking) or New Providence 17560 (25% sold over asking), while Bird In Hand 17505 (100% sold over asking) and Bowmansville 17507 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Adamstown 19501Buyer’s market $185 /sq ftBainbridge 17502Seller’s market $235 /sq ftBird In Hand 17505Seller’s market $173 /sq ftBowmansville 17507 $116 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Akron nearby
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Questions about Akron real estate
Is Akron a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there was 1 months of supply in Akron, PA 17501 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 Akron?
The typical home went under contract in 5 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Akron sell over asking?
63% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Akron?
About 1.32% of a home’s value a year in Lancaster County, or roughly $5,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Akron?
The median sale price was $334,855 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $199 per square foot.
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