Is Forest City, PA 18421 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Forest City is a seller’s market. With about 3.7 months of supply and 21% 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.
The Forest City housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Forest City, PA 18421 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 14 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (20% then), homes sold faster (24 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $178,923. Overall, Forest City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Susquehanna County, homes here sell faster than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 71%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Kingsley 18826 (0% sold over asking) or Dimock 18816 (0% sold over asking), while Great Bend 18821 (100% sold over asking) and Little Meadows 18830 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Forest City real estate
Is Forest City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.7 months of supply in Forest City, PA 18421 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 Forest City?
The typical home went under contract in 19 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Forest City sell over asking?
21% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Forest City?
About 1.09% of a home’s value a year in Susquehanna County, or roughly $4,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Forest City?
The median sale price was $178,923 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $109 per square foot.
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