Is Tremont, PA 17981 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Tremont is a balanced market. With about 4.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Tremont housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 75% of homes in Tremont, PA 17981 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 8 days and there were 4.8 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 4 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 50%, homes sold faster (27 days then) and the median sale price rose 70% to $196,915. Overall, Tremont is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Schuylkill County, homes here sell faster than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%.
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 Tremont real estate
Is Tremont a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in Tremont, PA 17981 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 Tremont?
The typical home went under contract in 8 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Tremont sell over asking?
75% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 108.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Tremont?
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 Tremont?
The median sale price was $196,915 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $126 per square foot.
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