Is Emmaus, PA 18049 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Emmaus is a seller’s market. With about 1 months of supply and 56% 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.
More competitive than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #41 of 601 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Emmaus housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 56% of homes in Emmaus, PA 18049 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 9 days and there was 1 month of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 91 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 48%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 8% to $380,835. Overall, Emmaus is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Lehigh County, homes here sell more slowly than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Emmaus ranks #41 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 94 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Allentown 18101 (0% sold over asking) or Germansville 18053 (0% sold over asking), while Neffs 18065 (100% sold over asking) and Allentown 18106 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Emmaus real estate
Is Emmaus a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there was 1 months of supply in Emmaus, PA 18049 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 Emmaus?
The typical home went under contract in 9 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Emmaus sell over asking?
56% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Emmaus?
About 1.55% of a home’s value a year in Lehigh County, or roughly $6,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Emmaus?
The median sale price was $380,835 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $208 per square foot.
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