Is Taylor, PA 18517 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Taylor is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 40% 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 Taylor housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Taylor, PA 18517 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 10 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 31%, homes sold more slowly (28 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $290,374. Overall, Taylor is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Lackawanna County, homes here sell more slowly than in 95% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 59%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Scranton 18503 (0% sold over asking) or Fleetville 18420 (0% sold over asking), while Old Forge 18518 (57% sold over asking) and Waverly 18471 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Taylor real estate
Is Taylor a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Taylor, PA 18517 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 Taylor?
The typical home went under contract in 33 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Taylor sell over asking?
40% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Taylor?
About 1.49% of a home’s value a year in Lackawanna County, or roughly $5,960 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Taylor?
The median sale price was $290,374 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $117 per square foot.
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