Is Canton, PA 17724 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Canton is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 44% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Canton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Canton, PA 17724 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under three months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 13%, homes sold faster (45 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $194,916. Overall, Canton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Bradford County, homes here sell more slowly than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 59%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wysox 18854 (0% sold over asking) or Laceyville 18623 (0% sold over asking), while Granville Summit 16926 (100% sold over asking) and Milan 18831 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Is Canton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Canton, PA 17724 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under three months usually favors sellers, and six or more favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Canton?
The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Canton sell over asking?
44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Canton?
About 1.09% of a home’s value a year in Bradford County, or roughly $4,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Canton?
The median sale price was $194,916 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $122 per square foot.
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