The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18923 sells for about $672,000, or $230 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,340 a month.
ZIP 18923 — Fountainville
The housing market in 18923 remains stable with high owner-occupancy and limited inventory, driving steady price appreciation. Demand is supported by the area's reputation for quality schools and proximity to Doylestown, though sales volume is constrained by low turnover. Figures for specific metrics like active listings and days on market are based on current local market snapshots.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a quieter, semi-rural lifestyle while maintaining access to the amenities and employment centers of Doylestown.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 2.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 18923, Bucks County PA
The area is served by the Central Bucks School District, which is highly regarded regionally for academic performance and extracurricular offerings.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks typical of southeastern Pennsylvania; property insurance remains stable but sensitive to regional weather patterns.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Doylestown employment hub and the broader Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington MSA, with steady residential demand.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Pennsylvania) — Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion: Formula: (Assessed Value - Exclusion Amount) × Tax Rate = Tax Owed. Exclusion amount varies by school district and county. State (Pennsylvania) — Property Tax Assessment: Tax = Assessed Value × Local Millage Rate (1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).
Residents primarily commute by car toward Doylestown or the Philadelphia metropolitan area via local state routes; public transit access is limited.
The area offers access to rural landscapes, local parks, and proximity to the historic amenities and shopping districts of Doylestown within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy and steady demand, with rents trending upward in line with the broader Philadelphia MSA.
The local economy is anchored by professional services, healthcare, and education sectors within the Doylestown and Bucks County region.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with access to major corridors like US-202 and PA-611 connecting to the Philadelphia metro area.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential infill and preservation of open space in accordance with local township zoning.
Bucks County utilizes a county-wide assessment system based on historical base-year values, adjusted for significant improvements.
Parcels are subject to Central Bucks School District taxes and local municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are consistent with the broader Pennsylvania market, with no specific high-risk designations reported for this ZIP.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A major regional park featuring Lake Galena, trails, and recreational facilities nearby.
A nearby hub for local dining, museums, and cultural attractions.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 38.3% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $414,700 (38.3% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration.