Photo: Smallbones · Public domain278 homes sold in East Marlborough Township in the last year, at a typical $613K
Redfin reports East Marlborough Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 19348, which takes in East Marlborough 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 Marlborough Township homes are listed.
Every place East Marlborough Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 63% of East Marlborough Township’s sales, at a typical $708K (year to May 2026)
278 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 162 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $246PA $183
- Days to sell
- 28
- Sold over asking
- 42%
Condos: 8 sold, typical $322K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.7 times the 2016 price
278 sales in the last year, against 446 in 2021 and a low of 223 in 2012. The typical sale went from $351K in 2016 to $613K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 19348, which takes in East Marlborough 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 $600K buys in East Marlborough Township
Check a listing against what East Marlborough Township homes sold for
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Bidding wars in East Marlborough Township are more common than before the pandemic, but 42% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 19348 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, 278 sales.
If you’re buying in East Marlborough Township
- Shop in April. It brings about 36 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (32% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 100.5% of the list price on average; 37% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. 56% 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 41 a month), but July is the most competitive: 34% of July sales close over asking. April and May offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (32%). February has the least competition (28%) but only about 24 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and hotter than Pennsylvania
| East Marlborough Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | PA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 37% | 24% | 47% | 30% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 56% | 30% | 60% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 100.5% | 99.2% | 101.5% | 98.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 36 | 55 | 29 | 39 |
74 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.5 times the 2024 low (30), 42% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 164.
Since 2019, houses are up 50%, condos 40%
A house typically sold for $708K in the year to May 2026 (162 sales), a condo for $322K (8).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 19348, which takes in East Marlborough 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 Marlborough Township home costs about $3,872 a month
Price: East Marlborough Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at East Marlborough 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 East Marlborough 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 23.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $613K home, about $8,080 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for East Marlborough Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in East Marlborough TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in East Marlborough 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.
Hockessin, West Grove, Chadds Ford Township and South Coatesville sell for less a square foot; West Chester for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of East Marlborough 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 Marlborough Township (ZIP 19348) | 278 | $613K | $243 | 37% | 36 |
| West Chester | 161 | $576K | $337 | 46% | 25 |
| Hockessin | 138 | $660K | $212 | 29% | 39 |
| Chadds Ford Township | 65 | $418K | $233 | 25% | 45 |
| South Coatesville | 47 | $343K | $193 | 24% | 85 |
| Kennett Square | 38 | $473K | $251 | 40% | 40 |
| West Grove | 31 | $381K | $204 | 47% | 18 |
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 Marlborough Township
What do homes sell for in East Marlborough Township, PA?
278 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $613K, $243 a square foot.
Is East Marlborough Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 84 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 30 sold, about 2.8 months of supply. Buyers paid 100.5% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in East Marlborough Township?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in East Marlborough Township?
About 1.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $613K home that’s near $8,080.
Where can I see homes for sale in East Marlborough Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry East Marlborough Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to East Marlborough Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 19348, which takes in East Marlborough 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).