Is Lancaster Township, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lancaster Township is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

Since last year, Lancaster Township has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Lancaster Township is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Lancaster Township, PA

How much do homes in Lancaster Township, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$315,000

$186/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$20,347(+6.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lancaster Township have sold for 6.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lancaster Township was $315,000 in September 2024, up 6.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $186.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $200K$189K
-5.5%
2 $230K$235.5K
+2.4%
3 $282.9K$297.3K
+5.1%
4 $375K$400K
+6.7%
5+ $360K$410K
+13.9%

Summary: Lancaster Township housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 5.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

West Lampeter Township
+12.5%
Millersville
+9.9%
Lancaster
+9.1%
Lancaster Township
+6.9%
Manheim Township
+6.8%

Housing Supply in Lancaster Township, PA

How many homes are available in Lancaster Township, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
4334330.0%

Summary: The Lancaster Township real estate market had 433 homes for sale in September 2024, the same as August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 64
-33.3%
2 5149
-3.9%
3 187192
+2.7%
4 152149
-2.0%
5+ 3739
+5.4%

Summary: The Lancaster Township housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
143114-20.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

40 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

30 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

44 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lancaster Township, you could pay more than the asking price. 38.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 114 homes were sold or pending in Lancaster Township in September 2024, down by 20.3% month-over-month. Of the 114 sold homes, 35% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and 39% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lancaster Township, PA

How long does it take to sell a home in Lancaster Township, PA?

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
12 Days20 Days+58.2%

Summary: Homes in Lancaster Township had an average of 20 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 58.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

90 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

20 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Lancaster Township are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During September 2024, 114 homes were sold in Lancaster Township; 79% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated Sep 1, 2024

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