Is Bensalem, PA 19020 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Bensalem is a seller’s market. With about 1.5 months of supply and 34% 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 78% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #278 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 Bensalem housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 34% of homes in Bensalem, PA 19020 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 1.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 145 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 48%, homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $424,816. Overall, Bensalem is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Bucks County, homes here sell more slowly than in 66% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 76%. On our competition score, Bensalem ranks #278 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hilltown 18927 (0% sold over asking) or Carversville 18913 (0% sold over asking), while Erwinna 18920 (100% sold over asking) and Riegelsville 18077 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Bensalem real estate
Is Bensalem a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.5 months of supply in Bensalem, PA 19020 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 Bensalem?
The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Bensalem sell over asking?
34% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Bensalem?
About 1.31% of a home’s value a year in Bucks County, or roughly $5,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Bensalem?
The median sale price was $424,816 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $256 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