Is Locust Gap, PA 17840 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Locust Gap is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Locust Gap housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Northumberland County, PA

Population	188
Average income	$57,891
Owner-occupied	74% of homes
Median year built	1971
Walkability	6.7 of 20Below average

Natural hazard riskWinter storms (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 17840; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA); walkability from the EPA National Walkability Index.

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Nearby markets

Coal Township 17866Balanced $74 /sq ft Dalmatia 17017Seller’s market $212 /sq ft Dornsife 17823 — /sq ft Herndon 17830Seller’s market $110 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Locust Gap real estate

What are property taxes in Locust Gap?

About 1.10% of a home’s value a year in Northumberland County, or roughly $4,400 on a $400,000 home.

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