Is Nicholson, PA 18446 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Nicholson is a seller’s market. With about 2 months of supply and 25% 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 Nicholson housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Nicholson, PA 18446 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 74 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (39 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $249,742. Overall, Nicholson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Susquehanna County, homes here sell more slowly than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 65%.
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 Nicholson real estate
Is Nicholson a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2 months of supply in Nicholson, PA 18446 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 Nicholson?
The typical home went under contract in 74 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Nicholson sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Nicholson?
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 Nicholson?
The median sale price was $249,742 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $134 per square foot.
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