Is New Philadelphia, PA 17959 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
New Philadelphia is a balanced market. With about 5.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The New Philadelphia housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in New Philadelphia, PA 17959 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 5.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold faster (33 days then) and the median sale price fell 52% to $84,963. Overall, New Philadelphia is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Schuylkill County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Mar Lin 17951 (100% sold over asking) and Seltzer 17974 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about New Philadelphia real estate
Is New Philadelphia a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.3 months of supply in New Philadelphia, PA 17959 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 New Philadelphia?
The typical home went under contract in 20 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in New Philadelphia sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in New Philadelphia?
About 1.40% of a home’s value a year in Schuylkill County, or roughly $5,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in New Philadelphia?
The median sale price was $84,963 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $63 per square foot.
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