Is Ulster, PA 18850 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ulster is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 33% 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 Ulster housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Ulster, PA 18850 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 8 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 3 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 17%, homes sold faster (25 days then) and the median sale price rose 53% to $279,879. Overall, Ulster is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Bradford County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 71%.
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 Ulster real estate
Is Ulster a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Ulster, PA 18850 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 Ulster?
The typical home went under contract in 8 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ulster sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ulster?
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 Ulster?
The median sale price was $279,879 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $127 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology