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Pottstown, PA Housing Market

Seller's market+2.8% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly

The typical home in Pottstown, PA is worth $360,566, rose 2.8% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $285,000, +3.6% year over year (through May 2026). With 1.7 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 33 days, Pottstown is a seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $360,566 home is about $1,925/mo in principal and interest.

Key numbers for Pottstown, PA

Typical home value

$360,566

+2.8% in 12 months

Zillow, August 2026

Typical asking rent

$1,835/mo

Zillow Observed Rent Index

Zillow, August 2026

Median sale price

$285,000

+3.6% year over year

Redfin, through May 2026

Days on market

33

Average pace

Redfin, through May 2026

Active listings

60

1.7 months of supply

Redfin, through May 2026

30-yr fixed rate

7.03%

Freddie Mac weekly average

Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026

Median household income

$56,174

Home costs 6.4x income

U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Sale-to-list ratio

99.9%

Selling below asking

Redfin, through May 2026

Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.

Is Pottstown a buyer's or seller's market?

Seller's market1.7 months of supply33 days on market99.9% of asking

Pottstown, PA is a seller's market, based on 1.7 months of supply and homes selling in about 33 days. Under 2 months of supply is a severe shortage: expect competition on almost anything priced correctly, and little room to negotiate below asking.

Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from

What does the Pottstown housing market data show?

Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Pottstown, PA. Redfin, through May 2026

Housing market statistics for Pottstown, PA, Redfin through May 2026
MetricValue
Median sale price$285,000
Median list price$275,000
Year-over-year price change+3.6%
Median price per sq ft$193/sq ft
Median days on market33 days
Active inventory60 listings
Months of supply1.7 months
Sale-to-list price ratio99.9%
Homes sold (that month)35
New listings (that month)37
Listings with a price cut43.3%
Market conditionSeller's market

How to read these numbers

Median sale price
Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Pottstown is frozen at May 2026.
Typical home value (ZHVI)
Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Pottstown is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
Months of supply
How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
Days on market
Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
Sale-to-list ratio
Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
Price per square foot
The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
Listings with a price cut
Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
Typical asking rent (ZORI)
Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.

How have Pottstown home prices moved?

Over the last three years the median sale price in Pottstown, PA rose 30.4%, from $218,500 to $285,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 2.8% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 43.3% of Pottstown listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 1.7 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 99.9%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.

Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.

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What does it cost to buy a home in Pottstown?

Priced off the typical home value of $360,566 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.

Monthly principal and interest by down payment in Pottstown, PA
Down paymentCash at closeLoan amountMonthly P&I
20%$72,113$288,453$1,925/mo
5%$18,028$342,538$2,286/mo

Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate

What income do you need?

Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,925, that implies roughly $82,496 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Pottstown earns $56,174, about $26,322 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 6.4x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.

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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pottstown?

Typical asking rent in Pottstown, PA is $1,835/mo, against a typical home value of $360,566. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 16.4x, which means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $1,925 a month — $90 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.

Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent

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Is inventory rising or falling in Pottstown?

Active listings in Pottstown, PA went from 63 in May 2025 to 60 in May 2026, a -4.8% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.

Active listings by month in Pottstown, PA
MonthActive listingsNew listings
June 20255828
July 20256241
August 20256736
September 20256025
October 20257045
November 20255621
December 20253712
January 20264730
February 20264420
March 20266049
April 20266939
May 20266037

Redfin, through May 2026

How does Pottstown compare to Pennsylvania and the U.S.?

Pottstown homes sell for $285,000 — 14% below the Pennsylvania median of $330,200. Against the national median of $410,700, Pottstown runs 31% lower. Year-over-year, Pottstown moved +3.6% against Pennsylvania's +5.3% — a smaller swing than the state as a whole.

Pottstown, PA compared with Pennsylvania and the United States
MarketMedian sale priceYoYDays on market
Pottstown, PA$285,000+3.6%33 days
Pennsylvania statewide$330,200+5.3%30 days
United States$410,700not publishednot published

City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)

What to do next in Pottstown

What buyers should watch

  • Months of supply, currently 1.7. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
  • The share of listings cutting price, currently 43.3%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
  • The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $361 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
  • Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $360,566 home more than a 5% price change does.
  • Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.

What sellers should know

  • The median Pottstown listing goes under contract in 33 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
  • Homes here close at 99.9% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
  • In the last published month Pottstown added 37 new listings against 35 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
  • Your equity moved +2.8% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
  • Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Pottstown varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.

Homes for sale in Pottstown

There are currently 60 homes listed for sale in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The median listing price is $275K. Featured listings range from $155,000 to $750,000.

3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 923 Queen St Pottstown 19464 - $155,000
New Listing
22
$155,000

923 Queen St

Pottstown, PA 19464

3 bd1 ba1,207 sqft$128/ft²
Townhouse2,178 sqft lot

Blake Morrison · Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne

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2 bedroom condo for sale at 1842 Rosewood Ct Pottstown 19464 - $245,000
New Listing
3
$245,000

1842 Rosewood Ct

Pottstown, PA 19464

2 bd1 ba1,139 sqft$215/ft²
Condo

Sondra Richet-Deane · Realty One Group Restore - Collegeville

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3 bedroom house for sale at 551 West St Pottstown 19464 - $249,000
New Listing
12
$249,000

551 West St

Pottstown, PA 19464

3 bd1 ba1,044 sqft$239/ft²
House3,920 sqft lot

Anand Kumar · Tesla Realty Group, LLC

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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 121 S Penn St Pottstown 19464 - $279,000
New Listing
25
$279,000

121 S Penn St

Pottstown, PA 19464

3 bd3 ba1,520 sqft$184/ft²
Townhouse800 sqft lot

Enjamuri Swamy · Realty Mark Cityscape-Huntingdon Valley

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5 bedroom townhouse for sale at 111 Hanover Dr Pottstown 19464 - $290,000
New Listing
37
$290,000

111 Hanover Dr

Pottstown, PA 19464

5 bd2 ba1,998 sqft$145/ft²
Townhouse1,756 sqft lot

Jose Serrano · Legacy Real Estate Associates, LLC

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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 277 N Pleasantview Rd Pottstown 19464 - $299,900
New Listing
37
$299,900

277 N Pleasantview Rd

Pottstown, PA 19464

3 bd3 ba2,000 sqft$150/ft²
Townhouse6,810 sqft lot

Jennifer Davidheiser · The Real Estate Professionals-Pottstown

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3 bedroom house for sale at 1511 Cherry Ln Pottstown 19464 - $319,900
New Listing
44
$319,900

1511 Cherry Ln

Pottstown, PA 19464

3 bd2 ba1,536 sqft$208/ft²
House7,200 sqft lot

Melissa Feight · Keller Williams Realty Group

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6 bedroom house for sale at 1234 Woodmere Dr Pottstown 19464 - $405,000
New Listing
21
$405,000

1234 Woodmere Dr

Pottstown, PA 19464

6 bd4 ba2,496 sqft$162/ft²
House30,056 sqft lot

Mark Furia · Premier Property Management & Realty LLC

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3 bedroom house for sale at 3396 Pruss Hill Rd Pottstown 19464 - $424,950
New Listing
40
$424,950

3396 Pruss Hill Rd

Pottstown, PA 19464

3 bd2 ba1,296 sqft$328/ft²
House21,780 sqft lot

Keith Gerhard · Kline Real Estate Works

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4 bedroom house for sale at 2114 Yerger Rd Pottstown 19464 - $599,555
New Listing
35
$599,555

2114 Yerger Rd

Pottstown, PA 19464

4 bd3 ba2,780 sqft$216/ft²
House4.50 acres

William Macfarland · Realty One Group Exclusive

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5 bedroom house for sale at 114 Sylvan Dr Pottstown 19465 - $649,900
New Listing
65
$649,900

114 Sylvan Dr

Pottstown, PA 19465

5 bd3 ba2,912 sqft$223/ft²
House1.00 acres

Joymarie DeFruscio · Keller Williams Realty Group

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land for sale at Cobb Hill Ln Pottstown 19465 - $750,000
New Listing
31
$750,000

Cobb Hill Ln

Pottstown, PA 19465

Land11.82 acres

Meredith Jacks · Styer Real Estate

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Active listings

60

Homes on market

Median list price

$275K

Avg. days on market

33

Days until sale

New this week

37

Newly listed

Price drops:43.3%of listings
Sale-to-list:99.9%

How much do homes cost in Pottstown by property type?

How the Pottstown, PA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026

Median price, price per square foot, homes sold and days on market by property type in Pottstown, PA
Property typeMedian pricePrice / sq ftHomes soldDays on market
Single-family$300,000$215/sq ft178 days
Condo / co-op$169,000$163/sq ft16 days
Townhouse$249,900$177/sq ft1746 days

Who lives in Pottstown?

American Community Survey estimates for Pottstown. U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Population

23,392

Households

9,638

Median income

$56,174/yr

Median age

36.1 years

Owner-occupied

52.5%

Median home value

$172,300

Median gross rent

$1,181/mo

Mean commute

26.4 min

52.5% of occupied homes in Pottstown are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $172,300 against Zillow's $360,566 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $1,181/mo, below Zillow's $1,835/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.

Which public schools serve Pottstown?

15 schools tracked · 10,231 students

The largest public schools serving Pottstown, PA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Owen J Roberts HS

Grades 9-12 · 1,836 students

Public

Pottsgrove SHS

Grades 9-12 · 986 students

Public

Pottstown HS

Grades 9-12 · 921 students

Public

Pottstown MS

Grades 5-8 · 902 students

Public

Owen J Roberts MS

Grades 7-8 · 868 students

Public

Pottsgrove MS

Grades 6-8 · 700 students

Public

Lower Pottsgrove El Sch

Grades 3-5 · 646 students

Public

French Creek El Sch

Grades K-6 · 590 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

Which cities are near Pottstown, PA?

Ordered by distance from Pottstown, not by size. Compare Pottstown side by side with any of them.

Which ZIP codes are in Pottstown?

These are the ZIP codes we see on active Pottstown listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.

Pottstown housing market FAQ

Is Pottstown a buyer's or seller's market?

Pottstown, PA is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 1.7 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 33 days, and sellers getting 99.9% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).

How much do homes cost in Pottstown?

The typical home in Pottstown, PA is worth $360,566 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $285,000, about $193 per square foot.

Is Pottstown cheaper than the rest of Pennsylvania?

Pottstown's median sale price of $285,000 is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania statewide median of $330,200, and 31% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.

How long do homes take to sell in Pottstown?

Homes in Pottstown, PA spent a median of 33 days on market before going under contract, versus 30 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)

What income do you need to buy a home in Pottstown?

At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $360,566 home is about $1,925 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $82,496 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $56,174.

Are home prices rising in Pottstown?

The typical home value in Pottstown, PA rose 2.8% over the last 12 months, from $350,889 to $360,566 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.

What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Pottstown?

Pottstown ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.

Is now a good time to buy in Pottstown?

That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Pottstown, PA is a seller's market with 1.7 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 16.4x means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.

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