Photo: Paulo Ordoveza from Washington, DC · CC BY 2.0137 homes sold in Derry Township in the last year, at a typical $452K
Redfin reports Derry Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 17033, which takes in Derry Township and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Derry Township homes are listed.
Every place Derry Township homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Derry Township.
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Houses are 77% of Derry Township’s sales, at a typical $496K (year to May 2026)
137 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 101 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $212PA $183
- Days to sell
- 19
- Sold over asking
- 30%
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.8 times the 2016 price
137 sales in the last year, against 189 in 2019 and a low of 114 in 2012. The typical sale went from $251K in 2016 to $452K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 17033, which takes in Derry 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 $450K buys in Derry Township
Check a listing against what Derry Township homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Derry 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 17033 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 Derry Township
- Shop in April. It brings about 16 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (25% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99% of the list price on average; 26% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. Half of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings the homes; fall brings the bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 19 a month), but September is the most competitive: 28% of September sales close over asking. April and May offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (25%). February has the least competition (19%) but only about 9 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Pennsylvania as a whole
| Derry Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | PA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 26% | 15% | 42% | 30% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 52% | 21% | 61% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99% | 96.8% | 100.1% | 98.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 16 | 59 | 12 | 39 |
19 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.3 times the 2022 low (14), 62% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 81.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 17033, which takes in Derry 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 Derry Township home costs about $2,845 a month
Price: Derry Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Derry Township’s 1.3% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Derry 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. January 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 $452K home, about $5,850 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Derry Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Derry TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Derry 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.
Hummelstown, Palmyra, Rutherford and Skyline View sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Derry 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey | 143 | $438K | $205 | 25% | 19 |
| Derry Township (ZIP 17033) | 137 | $452K | $201 | 26% | 16 |
| Skyline View | 99 | $331K | $173 | 25% | 51 |
| Palmyra | 87 | $259K | $166 | 26% | 29 |
| Rutherford | 67 | $261K | $172 | 43% | 12 |
| Hummelstown | 47 | $319K | $164 | 27% | 30 |
| Campbelltown | 40 | $426K | $202 | 34% | 10 |
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.
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Questions about buying a home in Derry Township
What do homes sell for in Derry Township, PA?
137 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $452K, $201 a square foot.
Is Derry Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 22 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 13 sold, about 1.6 months of supply. Buyers paid 99% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Derry Township?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Derry Township?
About 1.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $452K home that’s near $5,850.
Where can I see homes for sale in Derry Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Derry Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Derry Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 17033, which takes in Derry 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).