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Housing in Bedford Township

82 homes sold in Bedford Township in the last year, at a typical $227K

Redfin reports Bedford Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 15522, which takes in Bedford 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 Bedford Township homes are listed.

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Homes sold
82
ZIP 15522 · October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$227K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$140
Pennsylvania $186
Paid vs. asking
97.2%
20% sold over asking
For sale now
29
September 2026 · 7 sold that month
What sold · last 12 months · ZIP 15522

Houses are 0% of Bedford Township’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)

82 homes sold in the year to September 2026.

14 years of sales

Fewer homes sell than before 2022, at 1.6 times the 2016 price

82 sales in the last year, against 154 in 2021 and a low of 55 in 2012. The typical sale went from $138K in 2016 to $227K.

Homes soldTypical sale price
050100150200$150K$200K$250K$300K2012: 55 sold, typical $138K’122013: 89 sold, typical $123K2014: 90 sold, typical $135K’142015: 105 sold, typical $143K2016: 101 sold, typical $138K’162017: 92 sold, typical $136K2018: 106 sold, typical $145K’182019: 122 sold, typical $142K2020: 122 sold, typical $155K’202021: 154 sold, typical $169K2022: 126 sold, typical $208K’222023: 95 sold, typical $183K2024: 91 sold, typical $238K’242025: 90 sold, typical $235KLast 12 months: 82 sold, typical $227KNow

Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 15522, which takes in Bedford 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.

What the sales history says · 14 years of sales

Bidding wars in Bedford Township are more common than before the pandemic, but 62% fewer homes come up for sale

We read every month of home sales in ZIP 15522 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, 82 sales.

If you’re buying in Bedford Township

  • Shop in October. It brings about 11 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (13% over asking).
  • Offer under asking. Buyers paid 97.2% of the list price on average; 20% paid over.
  • You’ll usually have time. Only 39% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 35 days.
Best time to buy

Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars

August has the most new listings (about 12 a month), but July is the most competitive: 21% of July sales close over asking. September and October offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (17%). November has the least competition (13%).

New listings a monthShare sold over asking
03.87.511.31513%27%40%Sweet spotJan: 6 new listings a month, 16% sold over asking, 119 days to sellJFeb: 6 new listings a month, 14% sold over asking, 130 days to sellFMar: 7 new listings a month, 15% sold over asking, 120 days to sellMApr: 8 new listings a month, 17% sold over asking, 134 days to sellAMay: 10 new listings a month, 19% sold over asking, 109 days to sellMJun: 11 new listings a month, 20% sold over asking, 107 days to sellJJul: 12 new listings a month, 21% sold over asking, 111 days to sellJAug: 12 new listings a month, 20% sold over asking, 103 days to sellASep: 11 new listings a month, 17% sold over asking, 107 days to sellSOct: 11 new listings a month, 13% sold over asking, 96 days to sellONov: 9 new listings a month, 13% sold over asking, 95 days to sellNDec: 7 new listings a month, 15% sold over asking, 94 days to sellD

Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.

How competitive is it now?

Nearly as heated as 2021, and calmer than Pennsylvania

Bedford Township now2017–192021 peakPA now
Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price20%12%27%30%
Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days39%4%6%45%
Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price97.2%94.6%96.5%98.7%
Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract351238339
Supply

19 homes for sale on a typical day

That’s 62% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2014’s 69.

2012: 63 for sale’122013: 55 for sale2014: 69 for sale2015: 66 for sale’152016: 50 for sale2017: 53 for sale2018: 44 for sale’182019: 57 for sale2020: 48 for sale2021: 33 for sale’212022: 24 for sale2023: 18 for sale2024: 24 for sale’242025: 18 for saleLast 12 months: 19 for saleNow

Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 15522, which takes in Bedford 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.

Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Bedford Township home costs about $1,339 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Bedford Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Bedford Township’s 0.8% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Bedford Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Bedford Township

Six things worth knowing

12

New listings in August

The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 6.

Best time to buy
0.8%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $227K home, about $1,860 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
A−

Schools

The schools grade for Bedford Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.

Schools in Bedford Township
20 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Bedford Township.

Work & commute
Flood

Check 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 hazards
Records

Look 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.

Nearby markets · last 12 months

Bedford, Roaring Spring, Windber and Portage sell for less a square foot

The busier markets within 25 miles of Bedford Township, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.

SoldTypical sale$/sq ftOver askingDays to sell
Bedford Township (ZIP 15522)82$227K$14020%35
Windber45$101K$6629%68
Bedford29$218K$13022%69
Roaring Spring25$177K$1048%30
Portage25$118K$8132%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.

Selling, or renting out?

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Questions about buying a home in Bedford Township

What do homes sell for in Bedford Township, PA?

82 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $227K, $140 a square foot.

Is Bedford Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 29 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 7 sold, about 3.8 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.2% of asking on average.

When is the best time to buy in Bedford Township?

August brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.

How much are property taxes in Bedford Township?

About 0.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $227K home that’s near $1,860.

Where can I see homes for sale in Bedford Township?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Bedford Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Bedford Township.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 15522, which takes in Bedford 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).