Is Montrose, PA 18801 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Montrose housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Montrose, PA 18801 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 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 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (35% then), homes sold faster (34 days then) and the median sale price fell 15% to $244,894. Overall, Montrose is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Susquehanna County, homes here sell faster than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 59%. On our competition score, Montrose ranks #268 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 75 out of 100).

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.