Tobyhanna Housing Market: What’s Latest in 2025

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Housing Market Data & Trends

Here are some of the major numbers and trends in the Tobyhanna / 18466 area:.

Metric	Current / Recent Value	Change / Notes
Median sold home price	~$272,500	Up ~11.2% year-over-year.
Median listing price	~$295,000-$300,000	Somewhat higher than recent sold prices.
Price per square foot	~$168-$181 / sq ft	Depending on source.
Homes sold vs. inventory	More homes for sale, fewer homes selling compared to last year	Inventory up; sales activity down somewhat
Average time on the market	~50-80 days or more	Slower than “hot” periods; some sources report 55 days; others more.
Supply-demand balance	Shift toward a buyer’s market or at least more balanced	Previously more seller-favored; now buyers have more choices / leverage.
Rental market	Median rent around $2,100 (all bedroom types/types)	Rents have decreased ~4% in the last month, but broadly similar year over year.

What’s Shifting & What’s Stable

Here are some of the important dynamics:

• Prices are rising, but slowly: The sold price increase over the past year has been significant (around +10-11%), but the listing prices are not racing ahead of that. Sellers appear to be more realistic now about what the market will bear.

• Longer time on market: Homes are taking longer to sell than in recent high-growth periods. This gives buyers better negotiating power, especially for homes that have been listed for some time or that require updates

• More inventory available: There are more homes on the market than a year ago. That makes the market less tight. Variability by bedroom-count and size: Some segments are doing better than others. For example, 4- and 5-bedroom homes show stronger gains; smaller 1- or 2-bedroom homes are mixed or even declining in some cases.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For Buyers

• More options & negotiation room: With more inventory and longer market times, buyers can take their time, compare options, and negotiate more.

• Watch for condition and novelty: Homes in better shape, with modern features, or in desirable locations will still command premium and move faster.

• Interest rates & financing matter: Even though prices are rising, affordability is tougher given borrowing costs. Locking in favorable financing will help.

  
  

For Sellers

• Pricing realistically is crucial: Overpricing may lead to longer market time or price reductions.

• Improve presentation: Homes that show well, are maintained, updated, and with strong curb appeal will stand out.

• Patience may be needed: Depending on how fast you need to sell, recognizing that the housing market is not moving as fast as during peak demand periods is important.

Source: Rocket, Movoto, Zumper 

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