August 2026 Bucks County Housing Market Report
Bucks County’s August Market Had More Moving Parts Than It Appeared
At first glance, Bucks County’s August market may look slower than July. New listings declined, pending sales eased slightly, and the median sold price moved lower.
Compare those numbers with August 2025, however, and the picture changes. More homes were listed, more went under contract, and more sales closed. The median price held steady for the month while remaining higher year to date.
August was quieter than July, but it was more active than last August.
Here’s what stood out in the numbers and what they may mean for buyers and sellers.
More Homes Were Listed Than Last August
Bucks County recorded 568 new listings in August. That was down 22.9% from July but up 10.3% from August 2025. It was slightly below the five-year August average of 591.
The large month-to-month decline is worth noting, but July is not always the best comparison for an end-of-summer market. The year-over-year increase tells us more homeowners decided to list than they did last August.
Through August, 5,505 homes were listed in Bucks County, up 6.9% from the first eight months of 2025. That is the largest year-to-date increase among the four major measurements in this month’s report.
Buyer Activity Kept Pace
There were 601 new pending sales in August. That was down just 3.5% from July but up 6% from August 2025. Pending sales were also slightly above the five-year August average of 599.
This is an important part of the story. New listings fell considerably from July, yet pending sales declined only slightly. Compared with last August, both listings and pending sales increased.
Through August, 4,548 homes went under contract, up 4.2% from the same period last year.
Buyers did not disappear when summer began winding down. They continued making offers when the right homes became available.
Closed Sales Were Nearly Even With July
August finished with 662 closed sales, down only 0.2% from July’s 663 closings. That is essentially unchanged from one month to the next.
Closed sales were also up 2.3% from August 2025, although they finished just below the five-year August average of 671.
Through August, Bucks County recorded 4,176 closed sales, up 2.6% from 4,071 during the same period in 2025.
Closed sales typically reflect contracts signed several weeks earlier. Even so, the combination of higher year-over-year pendings and closings shows that buyers remained engaged.
The Median Price Held Steady From Last Year
The median sold price was $530,000. That was down 3% from July’s $546,665 but exactly even with August 2025.
The monthly decline does not mean Bucks County homeowners lost 3% of their property value. Median prices change depending on the locations, sizes, conditions and price ranges of the homes sold during a particular month.
August’s median price also remained above the five-year August average of $499,262.
Through the first eight months of 2026, the median sold price was $525,000, up 5% from $500,000 during the same period last year.
That year-to-date figure provides a broader view than one month alone. While August’s price was unchanged from last year, Bucks County home prices have remained higher across 2026 as a whole.
A Quick Look at Mortgage Rates
Freddie Mac’s most recent available survey placed the national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.71% as of September 3, 2026.
That is a national average, not a rate every buyer will receive. Rates vary by lender, credit score, down payment and loan type, and they can change daily. Buyers should compare more than one lender because even a modest difference can affect both the monthly payment and total borrowing cost.
What This Means If You’re Thinking About Selling
More homes entered the Bucks County market than they did last August, so sellers should pay attention to the competition within their specific price range and community.
At the same time, pending and closed sales also increased year over year. Buyers are active, but they are looking carefully at price, condition and value.
A strong result begins before the home goes online. Preparation, accurate pricing and marketing that clearly shows why your home stands out can make a significant difference.
What This Means If You’re Thinking About Buying
The increase in new listings compared with last year is encouraging, but it does not mean every buyer will suddenly have unlimited choices.
Get fully preapproved and review recent comparable sales before making an offer. That gives you the information needed to recognize a fairly priced home and act confidently when the right one appears.
Waiting for the entire market to change can mean overlooking opportunities that already make sense for your situation.
The Bottom Line
Bucks County’s August market slowed from July in some areas, but the year-over-year and year-to-date comparisons were positive.
New listings increased 10.3% from last August, pending sales rose 6%, and closed sales increased 2.3%. The monthly median price was unchanged from last year, while the year-to-date median remained 5% higher.
This was not a runaway market or a retreating one. It was an active market continuing to work through the usual late-summer transition.
See How Bucks County Compares
Read the August 2026 Montgomery County Housing Market Report and August 2026 Chester County Housing Market Report for a broader look at our regional housing market.
Planning a Move This Fall?
Rick’s updated guides explain what buyers and sellers should know before making a move:
Countywide statistics provide useful perspective, but they cannot tell you exactly what is happening in your neighborhood. Request a custom market analysis based on nearby comparable sales and the homes currently competing for buyers.
Rick Sheppard
Associate Broker | eXp Realty, LLC
License ID: AB061272L
Phone: (610) 864-9872
Email: rick@ricksheppard.com
Website: ricksheppard.com
Data sourced from Bright MLS via MarketStats by ShowingTime. Statistics reflect Bucks County, Pennsylvania, for August 2026.
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