Is Lakewood, PA 18439 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lakewood housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Lakewood, PA 18439 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 81 days and there were 4 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. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold faster (221 days then) and the median sale price fell 71% to $324,260. Overall, Lakewood is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Wayne County, homes here sell more slowly than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Starrucca 18462 (0% sold over asking) or Starlight 18461 (0% sold over asking), while Pleasant Mount 18453 (43% sold over asking) and Honesdale 18431 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.