28 homes sold in Dover Township in the last year, at a typical $274K
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 Dover Township homes are listed.
Every place Dover 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 Dover Township.
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Houses are 71% of Dover Township’s sales, at a typical $277K (year to May 2026)
28 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 15 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $173PA $183
- Days to sell
- 25
- Sold over asking
- 47%
Multi-family (2–4 units): 3 sold, typical $347K
Townhouses: 3 sold, typical $210K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at twice the 2016 price
28 sales in the last year, against 37 in 2020 and a low of 26 in 2017. The typical sale went from $136K in 2016 to $274K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 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 $250K buys in Dover Township
Check a listing against what Dover 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 Dover Township are more common than before the pandemic, but three quarters fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Dover Township’s home sales 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, 28 sales.
If you’re buying in Dover Township
- Shop in March. It brings about 4 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (27% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 100.4% of the list price on average; 58% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. 85% of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Spring brings the homes; fall brings the bidding wars
March has the most new listings (about 4 a month), but October is the most competitive: 39% of October sales close over asking. February has the least competition (20%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Hotter than in 2021, and hotter than Pennsylvania
| Dover Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | PA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 58% | 25% | 32% | 30% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 85% | 21% | 78% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 100.4% | 98.7% | 99.8% | 98.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 10 | 70 | 14 | 39 |
2 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 72% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 16.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2013 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Dover Township home costs about $1,802 a month
Price: Dover Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Dover Township’s 1.6% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Dover Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in March
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 1.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $274K home, about $4,460 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Dover Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Dover TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Dover 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.
West York and North York sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Dover 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weigelstown | 316 | $283K | $178 | 31% | 23 |
| Shiloh | 147 | $307K | $159 | 48% | 12 |
| West York | 78 | $187K | $135 | 53% | 19 |
| Emigsville | 67 | $296K | $184 | 50% | 32 |
| Manchester Township | 34 | $255K | $159 | 27% | 19 |
| Dover Township | 28 | $274K | $155 | 58% | 10 |
| North York | 25 | $218K | $129 | 59% | 17 |
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 Dover Township
What do homes sell for in Dover Township, PA?
28 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $274K, $155 a square foot.
Is Dover Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 5 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 3 sold, about 1.4 months of supply. Buyers paid 100.4% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Dover Township?
March brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Dover Township?
About 1.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $274K home that’s near $4,460.
Where can I see homes for sale in Dover Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Dover Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Dover Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 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).