Is Malvern, PA 19355 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Malvern housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Malvern, PA 19355 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 121 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (40% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 3% to $757,172. Overall, Malvern is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Chester County, homes here sell more slowly than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 79%. On our competition score, Malvern ranks #238 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 79 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Parker Ford 19457 (0% sold over asking) or Sadsburyville 19369 (0% sold over asking), while Brandamore 19316 (100% sold over asking) and Thorndale 19372 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.