Is Elkins Park, PA 19027 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Elkins Park is a seller’s market. With about 3 months of supply and 35% 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 score61/ 100

More competitive than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #366 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 supply3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list35%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market39Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$208▲ +6.9% vs. last year

The Elkins Park housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Elkins Park, PA 19027 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 62 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 30%, homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $464,799. Overall, Elkins Park is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Montgomery County, homes here sell more slowly than in 82% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 84%. On our competition score, Elkins Park ranks #366 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 61 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 ftBala Cynwyd 19004Seller’s market $327 /sq ftBlue Bell 19422Seller’s market $274 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Elkins Park real estate

Is Elkins Park a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3 months of supply in Elkins Park, PA 19027 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 Elkins Park?

The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Elkins Park sell over asking?

35% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Elkins Park?

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 Elkins Park?

The median sale price was $464,799 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $208 per square foot.

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