90 Day Snapshot - Carbon
Carbon County, PA Residential Real Estate Market by Price Range
Castle Gate Realty tracks the Carbon County, Pennsylvania residential real estate market to give local homeowners, buyers and sellers a clearer picture of what is actually happening at different price points.
As of August 4, 2026, there were 150 residential properties for sale in Carbon County and 96 homes under agreement. During the previous 90 days, 178 homes sold in Carbon County.
Based on the current number of homes for sale and the rate at which properties sold during the previous 90 days, Carbon County had approximately 2.71 months of housing inventory. This indicates an overall seller's market, although market conditions vary considerably by price range. Six months of inventory is generally considered a more balanced or stable market.
Carbon County Homes for Sale, Under Contract and Sold by Price Range
Here is a breakdown of the Carbon County housing market by price range as of August 4, 2026:
| Price Range | Currently For Sale | Under Agreement | Sold in Past 90 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over $700,000 | 13 | 2 | 7 |
| $600,001 - $700,000 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| $501,000 - $600,000 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| $401,000 - $500,000 | 32 | 13 | 19 |
| $350,001 - $400,000 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| $300,001 - $350,000 | 20 | 9 | 23 |
| $250,001 - $300,000 | 15 | 15 | 22 |
| $200,001 - $250,000 | 10 | 11 | 31 |
| $150,001 - $200,000 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| $100,001 - $150,000 | 11 | 6 | 16 |
| $50,001 - $100,000 | 9 | 5 | 9 |
| $0 - $50,000 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 150 | 96 | 178 |
What the Carbon County Real Estate Numbers Tell Us
The overall numbers show that Carbon County remains a seller's market, but looking at the individual price ranges provides a much better picture than a countywide statistic alone.
The $200,001 to $250,000 price range recorded the largest number of sales during the previous 90 days, with 31 homes sold. Another 26 homes sold between $150,001 and $200,000, while 23 sold between $300,001 and $350,000 and 22 sold between $250,001 and $300,000.
At higher price points, there were 32 homes for sale between $401,001 and $500,000, making that the price range with the largest number of active listings. Nineteen homes in that range sold during the previous 90 days.
The data also shows that 48% of the homes sold during the previous 90 days sold for under $250,000, and 16% sold for less than $150,000.
Among homes currently under contract, 7% were listed for less than $100,000, while 46% of the homes under contract were listed for more than $300,000.
Only one home sold during the previous 90 days was identified as a foreclosure and/or bank-owned property.
Is Carbon County, PA a Buyer's or Seller's Market?
As of August 4, 2026, Carbon County has approximately 2.71 months of residential real estate inventory, which indicates a seller's market overall.
However, saying simply that "Carbon County is a seller's market" doesn't tell the entire story. A homeowner selling a $175,000 property is competing in a very different segment of the market than someone selling a $550,000 or $750,000 property.
That's why Castle Gate Realty analyzes local inventory, pending sales, recent closed sales and individual price ranges, rather than relying solely on broad national or regional housing statistics.
The current pace of sales also suggests that inventory may increase if present trends continue, which could gradually give Carbon County buyers more choices and make accurate pricing increasingly important for sellers.
What Is My Carbon County Home Worth?
The value of a home in Carbon County depends on much more than the countywide average. Location, municipality, school district, acreage, condition, improvements, property type and recent comparable sales can all have a significant impact on market value.
Real estate conditions can also vary between communities such as Lehighton, Palmerton, Jim Thorpe, Weatherly, Lansford, Summit Hill, Nesquehoning, Bowmanstown, Weissport, Mahoning Township, Franklin Township, Towamensing Township, Lower Towamensing Township, Penn Forest Township and Kidder Township.
If you're considering selling a home in Carbon County, a professional local market analysis can provide a much more meaningful estimate than an automated online valuation that may use properties outside your home's true competitive market.
About Castle Gate Realty's Local Market Reports
Castle Gate Realty regularly analyzes Carbon County real estate statistics, homes for sale, pending sales, recently sold homes, housing inventory, home prices and market activity by price range to help local buyers, sellers and homeowners understand changing market conditions.
Castle Gate Realty publishes monthly local market reports from its office in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, to help buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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