Is Reading, PA 19605 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Reading housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 45% of homes in Reading, PA 19605 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 8 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 80 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 52%, homes sold more slowly (5 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $292,823. Overall, Reading is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Berks County, homes here sell faster than in 52% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 79%. On our competition score, Reading ranks #138 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 87 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Maxatawny 19538 (0% sold over asking) or Bally 19503 (20% sold over asking), while Hereford 18056 (100% sold over asking) and Centerport 19516 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.