18508 Housing Market Report January 2025•Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

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Housing Prices in 18508, PA

How much do homes in 18508, PA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is 18508, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

18508 is a Seller's Market

Difference Since January 2024

Since last year, 18508 has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

18508 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$157,500$98/SqFt
+$8,000
+5.4%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in 18508 have sold for 5.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 18508 was $157,500 in January 2025, up 5.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $98.

Median Sold Price By City

Median Sold Price By City
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
18504
+17.4%
18508
+5.4%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsJan 2024Jan 2025Change YoY
1$136.2K$112.5K
-17.4%
2$118.5K$109.7K
-7.4%
3$137K$158K
+15.3%
4$163.2K$175K
+7.2%
5$195K$194K
-0.5%

Summary: 18508 housing price by bedroom type for January 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -17.4%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -7.4%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +15.3%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +7.2%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -0.5%.

Housing supply in 18508, PA

How many homes are available in 18508, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
26Last MonthJan 2025
262 months agoDec 2024
0.0 %
Change MoMDec – Jan

Summary: The 18508 real estate market had 26 homes for sale in Jan 2025, the same as Dec 2024

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
8Last MonthJan 2025
62 months agoDec 2024
+33.3 %
Change MoMDec – Jan

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsDec 2024Jan 2025Change MoM
121
-50.0%
232
-33.3%
31212
0.0%
443
-25.0%
558
+60.0%

Summary: 18508 housing inventory by bedroom type for January 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -50.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -33.3%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -25.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +60.0%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in 18508, PA cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price3 Homes

At Asking Price0 Home

Under Asking Price5 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in 18508, you may be able to get a good deal. 62.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 8 homes were sold or pending in 18508 in January 2025, up by 33.3% month-over-month. Of the 8 sold homes, 63% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and and 38% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 18508, PA

How long does it take to sell a home in 18508, PA?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days6 Homes

30 – 90 Days0 Home

Over 90 Days1 Home

Insight

Many homes in 18508 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During January 2025, 8 homes were sold in 18508; 75% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
39 DaysThis YearJan 2025
14 Days1 year agoJan 2024
+181.0 %
Change YoYJan 2024 – Jan 2025

Summary: Homes in 18508 had an average listing age of 39 days in Jan 2025, up by 181.0% compared to the previous year.

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MLS Disclaimers and Copyright

Based on information from Greater Scranton MLS, for the period 02/01/2023 - 02/01/2025

Information provided by the Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS® MLS. Information is for consumers personal noncommercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than identifying properties which consumers may be interested in purchasing. Consult the specific municipality for permitted Zoning uses. IDX Listings courtesy of Greater Scranton MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.


Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
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