Is Harveys Lake, PA 18618 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Harveys Lake housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Harveys Lake, PA 18618 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 13 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 24 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold faster (43 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $264,885. Overall, Harveys Lake is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Luzerne County, homes here sell faster than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 52%. On our competition score, Harveys Lake ranks #374 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 60 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bear Creek 18602 (0% sold over asking) or Weston 18256 (0% sold over asking), while Shickshinny 18655 (75% sold over asking) and Pittston 18641 (55% sold over asking) are even more competitive.