Is Sunbury, PA 17801 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sunbury housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Sunbury, PA 17801 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 67 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 37 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 26%, homes sold more slowly (55 days then) and the median sale price rose 39% to $184,920. Overall, Sunbury is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Northumberland County, homes here sell more slowly than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 69%. On our competition score, Sunbury ranks #474 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 44 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Paxinos 17860 (0% sold over asking) or Montandon 17850 (0% sold over asking), while Marion Heights 17832 (100% sold over asking) and Potts Grove 17865 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.