40 homes sold in Wright Township in the last year, at a typical $139K
Redfin reports Wright Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 47438, which takes in Wright 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 Wright Township homes are listed.
Every place Wright Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 0% of Wright Township’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
40 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
More homes sell than most years, at twice the 2016 price
40 sales in the last year, against 29 in 2022 and a low of 1 in 2014. The typical sale went from $66K in 2016 to $139K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 47438, which takes in Wright 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 Wright Township are back to pre-pandemic levels, and more homes are for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 47438 since 2013 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, 40 sales.
If you’re buying in Wright Township
- Shop in November. It brings about 3 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (7% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 93.5% of the list price on average; 15% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 19% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 56 days.
Summer brings the homes; spring brings the bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 3 a month), but May is the most competitive: 29% of May sales close over asking. October and November offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (7%). September has the least competition (7%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and about like Indiana as a whole
| Wright Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | IN now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 15% | 12% | 13% | 17% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 19% | 0% | 0% | 35% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 93.5% | 93.5% | 93.4% | 97.5% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 56 | 147 | 68 | 38 |
17 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 14.8 times the 2013 low (1) and 26% more than in 2017–19.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 47438, which takes in Wright Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2013 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Wright Township home costs about $786 a month
Price: Wright Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Wright 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 Wright Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 2.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $139K home, about $720 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Wright Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Wright TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Wright 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.
Jasonville, Worthington and Farmersburg sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Wright 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | 82 | $163K | $121 | 12% | 80 |
| Linton | 62 | $167K | $110 | 18% | 65 |
| Wright Township (ZIP 47438) | 40 | $139K | $107 | 15% | 56 |
| Bloomfield | 30 | $185K | $114 | 18% | 73 |
| Jasonville | 22 | $105K | $91 | 18% | 68 |
| Farmersburg | 21 | $162K | $92 | 16% | 38 |
| Worthington | 20 | $117K | $67 | 10% | 71 |
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 Wright Township, free
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Questions about buying a home in Wright Township
What do homes sell for in Wright Township, IN?
40 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $139K, $107 a square foot.
Is Wright Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: 23 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 3 sold, about 7.7 months of supply. Buyers paid 93.5% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Wright Township?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Wright Township?
About 0.5% of a home’s value a year. On a $139K home that’s near $720.
Where can I see homes for sale in Wright Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Wright Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Wright Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 47438, which takes in Wright 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).