Photo: Nicholas · CC BY 2.073 homes sold in East Drumore Township in the last year, at a typical $387K
Redfin reports East Drumore Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 17566, which takes in East Drumore 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 East Drumore Township homes are listed.
Every place East Drumore Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 89% of East Drumore Township’s sales, at a typical $408K (year to May 2026)
73 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 72 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $225PA $183
- Days to sell
- 18
- Sold over asking
- 48%
Fewer homes sell than before 2022, at 1.8 times the 2016 price
73 sales in the last year, against 109 in 2021 and a low of 67 in 2013. The typical sale went from $220K in 2016 to $387K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 17566, which takes in East Drumore 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 $400K buys in East Drumore Township
Check a listing against what East Drumore 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 East Drumore Township are more common than before the pandemic, but two thirds fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 17566 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, 73 sales.
If you’re buying in East Drumore Township
- Shop in April. It brings about 9 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (23% over asking).
- Expect to bid over asking. Buyers paid 104.8% of the list price on average; 55% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. 58% of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 11 a month), but July is the most competitive: 30% of July sales close over asking. April and May offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (23%). March has the least competition (19%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Hotter than in 2021, and hotter than Pennsylvania
| East Drumore Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | PA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 55% | 17% | 34% | 30% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 58% | 18% | 62% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 104.8% | 98.4% | 99.5% | 98.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 11 | 62 | 10 | 39 |
8 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.2 times the 2022 low (7), 70% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 53.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 17566, which takes in East Drumore 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 East Drumore Township home costs about $2,308 a month
Price: East Drumore Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at East Drumore Township’s 0.9% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether East Drumore 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 6.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $387K home, about $3,470 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for East Drumore Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in East Drumore TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in East Drumore 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.
Oxford and Susquehanna Trails sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of East Drumore 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Drumore Township (ZIP 17566) | 73 | $387K | $219 | 55% | 11 |
| Oxford | 57 | $358K | $205 | 45% | 36 |
| Willow Street | 55 | $348K | $219 | 38% | 11 |
| Quarryville | 31 | $411K | $225 | 64% | 14 |
| Susquehanna Trails | 30 | $274K | $174 | 34% | 24 |
| Strasburg | 27 | $402K | $213 | 50% | 12 |
| Lampeter | 22 | $550K | $238 | 39% | 14 |
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 East Drumore Township
What do homes sell for in East Drumore Township, PA?
73 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $387K, $219 a square foot.
Is East Drumore Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 18 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 7 sold, about 2.6 months of supply. Buyers paid 104.8% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in East Drumore Township?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in East Drumore Township?
About 0.9% of a home’s value a year. On a $387K home that’s near $3,470.
Where can I see homes for sale in East Drumore Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry East Drumore Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to East Drumore Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 17566, which takes in East Drumore 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).