Is Port Carbon, PA 17965 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Port Carbon is a seller’s market. With about 3.7 months of supply and 83% 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 Port Carbon housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 83% of homes in Port Carbon, PA 17965 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (6 days then) and the median sale price rose 220% to $169,427. Overall, Port Carbon is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Schuylkill County, homes here sell more slowly than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 94%.
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.
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Questions about Port Carbon real estate
Is Port Carbon a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.7 months of supply in Port Carbon, PA 17965 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 Port Carbon?
The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Port Carbon sell over asking?
83% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Port Carbon?
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 Port Carbon?
The median sale price was $169,427 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $102 per square foot.
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