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Is Great Bend, PA 18821 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Great Bend is a buyer’s market. With about 12.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply12.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list99.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list102.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market5Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$156

The Great Bend housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 100% of homes in Great Bend, PA 18821 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 5 days and there were 12.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Within Susquehanna County, homes here sell faster than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Kingsley 18826 (0% sold over asking) or Dimock 18816 (0% sold over asking).

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Nearby markets

Brackney 18812 $209 /sq ftDimock 18816 $111 /sq ftForest City 18421Seller’s market $109 /sq ftFriendsville 18818 $212 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Great Bend real estate

Is Great Bend a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 12.8 months of supply in Great Bend, PA 18821 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 Great Bend?

The typical home went under contract in 5 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Great Bend sell over asking?

100% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Great Bend?

About 1.09% of a home’s value a year in Susquehanna County, or roughly $4,360 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Great Bend?

The median sale price was $255,889 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $156 per square foot.

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