Is Pottsville, PA 17901 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Pottsville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Pottsville, PA 17901 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 86 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 39%, homes sold faster (21 days then) and the median sale price rose 24% to $169,876. Overall, Pottsville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Schuylkill County, homes here sell faster than in 59% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 59%. On our competition score, Pottsville ranks #337 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 65 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mcadoo 18237 (0% sold over asking) or Tuscarora 17982 (0% sold over asking), while Mar Lin 17951 (100% sold over asking) and Seltzer 17974 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.