Palmerton Housing Market Report March 2025•Carbon County, Pennsylvania

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Housing Prices in Palmerton, PA

How much do homes in Palmerton, PA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Palmerton, 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

Palmerton is a Seller's Market

Difference Since March 2024

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

Insight

Palmerton 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.
$241,000$186/SqFt
+$16,000
+7.1%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Palmerton have sold for 7.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Palmerton was $241,000 in March 2025, up 7.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $186.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
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
Palmerton
+7.1%
Lower Towamensing Township
+3.8%

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.
BedsMar 2024Mar 2025Change YoY
1$360K-
N/A
2$162.4K$215K
+32.3%
3$237.4K$242K
+1.9%
4$255K$375.3K
+47.2%
5$227.5K$195.5K
-14.1%

Summary: Palmerton housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +32.3%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +1.9%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +47.2%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -14.1%.

How does Palmerton, PA compare with other places?

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Palmerton, PA

Housing supply in Palmerton, PA

How many homes are available in Palmerton, 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
25Last MonthMar 2025
192 months agoFeb 2025
+31.6 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: The Palmerton real estate market had 25 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 31.6 % increase compared to Feb 2025.

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 MonthMar 2025
22 months agoFeb 2025
+300.0 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

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.
BedsFeb 2025Mar 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
243
-25.0%
31014
+40.0%
436
+100.0%
522
0.0%

Summary: Palmerton housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -25.0%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +40.0%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +100.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Palmerton, 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 Price1 Home

Under Asking Price4 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Palmerton, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 8 homes were sold or pending in Palmerton in March 2025, up by 300.0% month-over-month. Of the 8 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and and 38% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Palmerton, PA

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days3 Homes

30 – 90 Days1 Home

Over 90 Days0 Home

Insight

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

Summary: During March 2025, 8 homes were sold in Palmerton; 38% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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
21 DaysThis YearMar 2025
2 Days1 year agoMar 2024
+950.0 %
Change YoYMar 2024 – Mar 2025

Summary: Homes in Palmerton had an average listing age of 21 days in Mar 2025, up by 950.0% compared to the previous year.

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Based on information from Greater Lehigh Valley MLS, and Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors MLS for the period 04/01/2023 - 04/01/2025

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