Is Lehighton, PA 18235 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lehighton is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 41% 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 90% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #151 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 Lehighton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Lehighton, PA 18235 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 9 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 52 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 37%, homes sold faster (17 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $289,875. Overall, Lehighton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Carbon County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Lehighton ranks #151 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 85 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lake Harmony 18624 (0% sold over asking) or Junedale 18230 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Lehighton real estate
Is Lehighton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Lehighton, PA 18235 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 Lehighton?
The typical home went under contract in 9 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lehighton sell over asking?
41% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lehighton?
About 1.46% of a home’s value a year in Carbon County, or roughly $5,840 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Lehighton?
The median sale price was $289,875 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $154 per square foot.
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