Is Shamokin Dam, PA 17876 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Shamokin Dam is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 50% 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 Shamokin Dam housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Shamokin Dam, PA 17876 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (50% then), homes sold more slowly (16 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $239,516. Overall, Shamokin Dam is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Snyder County, homes here sell faster than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Port Trevorton 17864 (0% sold over asking) or Mount Pleasant Mills 17853 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Shamokin Dam real estate
Is Shamokin Dam a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Shamokin Dam, PA 17876 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 Shamokin Dam?
The typical home went under contract in 41 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Shamokin Dam sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 105.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Shamokin Dam?
About 1.11% of a home’s value a year in Snyder County, or roughly $4,440 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Shamokin Dam?
The median sale price was $239,516 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $110 per square foot.
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