Is Norristown, PA 19403 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Norristown is a seller’s market. With about 1.7 months of supply and 45% 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 score86/ 100

More competitive than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #148 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 supply1.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list45%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market19Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$238▲ +4.8% vs. last year

The Norristown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 45% of homes in Norristown, PA 19403 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 155 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (46% then), homes sold faster (34 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $449,805. Overall, Norristown is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Montgomery County, homes here sell faster than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Norristown ranks #148 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 86 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 Norristown real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 1.7 months of supply in Norristown, PA 19403 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 Norristown?

The typical home went under contract in 19 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Norristown sell over asking?

45% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Norristown?

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 Norristown?

The median sale price was $449,805 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $238 per square foot.

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