Is Duryea, PA 18642 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Duryea is a seller’s market. With about 2.9 months of supply and 27% 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 Duryea housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Duryea, PA 18642 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 11 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 21%, homes sold more slowly (11 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $222,404. Overall, Duryea is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Luzerne County, homes here sell more slowly than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 58%.
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.
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Questions about Duryea real estate
Is Duryea a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.9 months of supply in Duryea, PA 18642 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 Duryea?
The typical home went under contract in 20 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Duryea sell over asking?
27% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Duryea?
About 1.45% of a home’s value a year in Luzerne County, or roughly $5,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Duryea?
The median sale price was $222,404 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $140 per square foot.
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