Is Sugarloaf, PA 18249 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sugarloaf is a balanced market. With about 4.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 18% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #572 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 Sugarloaf housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Sugarloaf, PA 18249 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 4.2 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. That’s based on 16 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold more slowly (11 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $302,369. Overall, Sugarloaf is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Luzerne County, homes here sell more slowly than in 68% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Sugarloaf ranks #572 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 23 out of 100).
Nearby, Shickshinny 18655 (75% sold over asking) and Pittston 18641 (55% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Sugarloaf real estate
Is Sugarloaf a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.2 months of supply in Sugarloaf, PA 18249 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 Sugarloaf?
The typical home went under contract in 25 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sugarloaf sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sugarloaf?
About 1.45% of a home’s value a year in Luzerne County, or roughly $5,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sugarloaf?
The median sale price was $302,369 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $152 per square foot.
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