Is Jenkintown, PA 19046 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Jenkintown is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 40% 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 score66/ 100

More competitive than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #331 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 supply2.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list39.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market35Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$243▲ +3.8% vs. last year

The Jenkintown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Jenkintown, PA 19046 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 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 70 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 37%, homes sold more slowly (33 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $561,007. Overall, Jenkintown is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Montgomery County, homes here sell more slowly than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Jenkintown ranks #331 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 66 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 Jenkintown real estate

Is Jenkintown a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Jenkintown, PA 19046 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 Jenkintown?

The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Jenkintown sell over asking?

40% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Jenkintown?

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 Jenkintown?

The median sale price was $561,007 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $243 per square foot.

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