Is Hellertown, PA 18055 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Hellertown is a seller’s market. With about 1.4 months of supply and 51% 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.

Competition score92/ 100

More competitive than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #62 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

Months of supply1.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list51%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list102.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market9Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$222▲ +1.2% vs. last year

The Hellertown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 51% of homes in Hellertown, PA 18055 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 9 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 48 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (52% then), homes sold more slowly (7 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $389,831. Overall, Hellertown is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Northampton County, homes here sell faster than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 65%. On our competition score, Hellertown ranks #62 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 92 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cherryville 18035 (0% sold over asking) or Pen Argyl 18072 (20% sold over asking), while Stockertown 18083 (100% sold over asking) and Wind Gap 18091 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Bangor 18013Seller’s market $195 /sq ftBath 18014Seller’s market $223 /sq ftBethlehem 18015Seller’s market $184 /sq ftBethlehem 18017Seller’s market $207 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Hellertown real estate

Is Hellertown a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.4 months of supply in Hellertown, PA 18055 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 Hellertown?

The typical home went under contract in 9 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Hellertown sell over asking?

51% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Hellertown?

About 1.52% of a home’s value a year in Northampton County, or roughly $6,080 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Hellertown?

The median sale price was $389,831 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $222 per square foot.

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