Is Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Bala Cynwyd is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 43% 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.

Competition score74/ 100

More competitive than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #275 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

Months of supply2.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list42.8%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list102.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market44Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$327▲ +14.0% vs. last year

The Bala Cynwyd housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 43 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 45%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 27% to $799,754. Overall, Bala Cynwyd is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Montgomery County, homes here sell more slowly than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Bala Cynwyd ranks #275 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 74 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Zieglerville 19492 (0% sold over asking) or Palm 18070 (0% sold over asking), while Spring House 19477 (100% sold over asking) and Fort Washington 19034 (79% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Abington 19001Seller’s market $270 /sq ftAmbler 19002Seller’s market $292 /sq ftBlue Bell 19422Seller’s market $274 /sq ftBridgeport 19405Seller’s market $226 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Bala Cynwyd real estate

Is Bala Cynwyd a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 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 Bala Cynwyd?

The typical home went under contract in 44 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Bala Cynwyd sell over asking?

43% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Bala Cynwyd?

About 1.35% of a home’s value a year in Montgomery County, or roughly $5,400 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Bala Cynwyd?

The median sale price was $799,754 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $327 per square foot.

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