Is Sayre, PA 18840 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sayre is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 58% 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.
More competitive than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #171 of 601 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Sayre housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 58% of homes in Sayre, PA 18840 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 18 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 25 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 33%, homes sold faster (27 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $216,906. Overall, Sayre is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Bradford County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 76%. On our competition score, Sayre ranks #171 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 84 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wysox 18854 (0% sold over asking) or Laceyville 18623 (0% sold over asking), while Granville Summit 16926 (100% sold over asking) and Milan 18831 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Sayre real estate
Is Sayre a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Sayre, PA 18840 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 Sayre?
The typical home went under contract in 18 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sayre sell over asking?
58% 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 Sayre?
About 1.09% of a home’s value a year in Bradford County, or roughly $4,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sayre?
The median sale price was $216,906 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $136 per square foot.
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