137 homes sold in Rochester Township in the last year, at a typical $213K
Redfin reports Rochester Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 46975, which takes in Rochester Township and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Rochester Township homes are listed.
Every place Rochester Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 0% of Rochester Township’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
137 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
More homes sell than most years, at 2.3 times the 2016 price
137 sales in the last year, against 166 in 2021 and a low of 2 in 2013. The typical sale went from $93K in 2016 to $213K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 46975, which takes in Rochester Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
Bidding wars in Rochester Township are more common than before the pandemic, but a quarter fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 46975 since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 137 sales.
If you’re buying in Rochester Township
- Shop in September. It brings about 14 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (13% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 96.7% of the list price on average; 14% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 32% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 53 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 17 a month), and the most competition: 14% close over asking. August and September offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (14%). February has the least competition (8%) but only about 8 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and about like Indiana as a whole
| Rochester Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | IN now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 14% | 7% | 24% | 17% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 32% | 2% | 0% | 35% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 96.7% | 94.2% | 96.8% | 97.5% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 53 | 122 | 59 | 38 |
45 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 4 times the 2012 low (11), 23% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 113.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 46975, which takes in Rochester Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Rochester Township home costs about $1,203 a month
Price: Rochester Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Rochester Township’s 0.5% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Rochester Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in July
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 8.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $213K home, about $1,100 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Rochester Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Rochester TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Rochester Township.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Argos and Winamac sell for less a square foot; Culver for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Rochester Township, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Township (ZIP 46975) | 137 | $213K | $130 | 14% | 53 |
| Plymouth | 85 | $198K | $140 | 25% | 34 |
| Rochester | 81 | $209K | $130 | 14% | 52 |
| Culver | 47 | $454K | $237 | 6% | 82 |
| Winamac | 36 | $176K | $108 | 11% | 51 |
| Argos | 27 | $182K | $113 | 14% | 46 |
| Bourbon | 23 | $212K | $142 | 34% | 37 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
Post your home to Rochester Township, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Rochester Township. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Rochester Township with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Rochester Township
What do homes sell for in Rochester Township, IN?
137 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $213K, $130 a square foot.
Is Rochester Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 58 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 11 sold, about 5 months of supply. Buyers paid 96.7% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Rochester Township?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Rochester Township?
About 0.5% of a home’s value a year. On a $213K home that’s near $1,100.
Where can I see homes for sale in Rochester Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Rochester Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Rochester Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 46975, which takes in Rochester Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3)). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).