Is Orefield, PA 18069 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Orefield is a seller’s market. With about 0.7 months of supply and 71% 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 99% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #6 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 Orefield housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 71% of homes in Orefield, PA 18069 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 8 days and there were 0.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 32 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 58%, homes sold faster (10 days then) and the median sale price rose 31% to $614,734. Overall, Orefield is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Lehigh County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Orefield ranks #6 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 97 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) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Orefield real estate
Is Orefield a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 0.7 months of supply in Orefield, PA 18069 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 Orefield?
The typical home went under contract in 8 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Orefield sell over asking?
71% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Orefield?
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 Orefield?
The median sale price was $614,734 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $199 per square foot.
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