Is Benton, PA 17814 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Benton is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 months of supply and 36% 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 Benton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Benton, PA 17814 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. That’s based on 11 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 13%, homes sold faster (62 days then) and the median sale price fell 34% to $224,903. Overall, Benton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Columbia County, homes here sell faster than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 78%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wilburton 17888 (0% sold over asking) or Stillwater 17878 (0% sold over asking), while Millville 17846 (80% sold over asking) and Mifflinville 18631 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Benton real estate
Is Benton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Benton, PA 17814 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 Benton?
The typical home went under contract in 13 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Benton sell over asking?
36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Benton?
About 1.11% of a home’s value a year in Columbia County, or roughly $4,440 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Benton?
The median sale price was $224,903 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $148 per square foot.
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