The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18972 sells for about $899,900, or $213 per square foot.
Prices are up +24% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 18 days to sell, which is fast.
ZIP 18972 — Upper Black Eddy
The 18972 housing market is currently characterized as a balanced market with low inventory and a median listing price of $899,900. While some sources indicate a year-over-year price increase, others show volatility in sale prices and price-per-square-foot metrics. Data for median rent and specific historical tax trajectories are not currently published for this ZIP code.
This ZIP is best suited for buyers seeking a rural, quiet lifestyle, including families and those looking for larger lots, rather than urban commuters or investors seeking high-density rental yields.
Median prices moved up 24.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 18 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 104% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 18972, Bucks County PA
The area is served by the Palisades School District, which generally maintains a positive reputation within the region.
The area is situated along the Delaware River, presenting potential flood risks; property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure.
The area is primarily rural with limited large-scale commercial development, relying on proximity to regional employment hubs in Bucks County and nearby New Jersey.
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 typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to regional corridors connecting to employment centers in Bucks County and the Philadelphia metro area.
The area features significant natural amenities, including proximity to the Delaware River for water activities, local parks, and rural trails.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the rural nature of the area, with high vacancy rates reported in some datasets.
The local economy is largely rural and residential, with residents commuting to larger employment centers in the surrounding Bucks County and Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent with limited public transit infrastructure available in this rural geography.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Bucks County utilizes a county-wide assessment system for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local municipal and school district taxes, specifically the Palisades School District.
Property insurance costs are impacted by the rural nature of the area and proximity to the Delaware River flood zone.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and City-Data profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Crayola Experience4.211.2 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.817.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Lehigh4.220 mi
- NORTHLANDZ Train Museum & Miniature Wonderland4.615.9 mi
- Giggleberry Fair and Painted Pony Cafe4.414.2 mi
- Peddler's Village4.714.3 mi
- PPL Center4.519 mi
- Jefferson Park4.718.4 mi
- Wind Creek Event Center4.413.5 mi
- Mercer Museum4.816.3 mi
- Crayola Experience4.211.2 mi
- Ringing Rocks County Park4.61.4 mi
- Lost River Caverns4.511.4 mi
- Nockamixon State Park4.78.8 mi
- Spruce Run Recreation Area4.412.5 mi
- Peddler's Village4.714.3 mi
- Crayola Experience4.211.2 mi
- Fonthill Castle4.815.4 mi
- SteelStacks4.714 mi
- Mercer Museum4.816.3 mi
- Ringing Rocks County Park4.61.4 mi
- Nockamixon State Park4.78.8 mi
- Spruce Run Recreation Area4.412.5 mi
- St. Luke's Anderson Campus Gardens (Walking/Running Trail)4.811.4 mi
- Ralph Stover State Park4.77.6 mi
- Highway Marine4.614.1 mi
- Architects Golf Club4.411.5 mi
- Morgan Hill Golf Course4.19.4 mi
- ShopRite of Bethlehem4.511.8 mi
- Palmer Park Mall4.212.9 mi
- Solebury Orchards4.812.1 mi
- ShopRite of Clinton4.211.9 mi
- The Ciderhouse at Ironbound Farm4.66.9 mi
- Lehigh Valley International Airport4.518.6 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.924.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides significant recreational opportunities including boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 28.6% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.