Is Stevens, PA 17578 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Stevens is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 months of supply and 71% 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.
The Stevens housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 71% of homes in Stevens, PA 17578 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 13 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 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 64%, homes sold faster (24 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $417,819. Overall, Stevens is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Lancaster County, homes here sell more slowly than in 61% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 72%.
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 ftAkron 17501Seller’s market $199 /sq ftBainbridge 17502Seller’s market $235 /sq ftBird In Hand 17505Seller’s market $173 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Stevens nearby
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Questions about Stevens real estate
Is Stevens a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Stevens, PA 17578 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 Stevens?
The typical home went under contract in 13 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Stevens sell over asking?
71% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Stevens?
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 Stevens?
The median sale price was $417,819 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $196 per square foot.
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