Is Shickshinny, PA 18655 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Shickshinny is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Shickshinny housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 75% of homes in Shickshinny, PA 18655 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 10 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. 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 14%, homes sold faster (32 days then) and the median sale price rose 53% to $272,382. Overall, Shickshinny is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Luzerne County, homes here sell faster than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bear Creek 18602 (0% sold over asking) or Weston 18256 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Shickshinny real estate
Is Shickshinny a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Shickshinny, PA 18655 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 Shickshinny?
The typical home went under contract in 10 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Shickshinny sell over asking?
75% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Shickshinny?
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 Shickshinny?
The median sale price was $272,382 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $168 per square foot.
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