Is Northumberland, PA 17857 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Northumberland is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 17% 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.

Competition score52/ 100

More competitive than 53% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #421 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

Months of supply1.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list16.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market58Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$126▼ −4.3% vs. last year

The Northumberland housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Northumberland, PA 17857 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 58 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 19 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 23%, homes sold faster (66 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $209,909. Overall, Northumberland is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Northumberland County, homes here sell faster than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 69%. On our competition score, Northumberland ranks #421 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 52 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.

Nearby markets

Coal Township 17866Balanced $74 /sq ftDalmatia 17017Seller’s market $212 /sq ftDornsife 17823 — /sq ftHerndon 17830Seller’s market $110 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Where Northumberland is

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Questions about Northumberland real estate

Is Northumberland a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Northumberland, PA 17857 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 Northumberland?

The typical home went under contract in 58 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Northumberland sell over asking?

17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Northumberland?

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

What is the median home price in Northumberland?

The median sale price was $209,909 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $126 per square foot.

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