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Housing in Hopewell Township

122 homes sold in Hopewell Township in the last year, at a typical $382K

Redfin reports Hopewell Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 17363, which takes in Hopewell 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 Hopewell Township homes are listed.

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Homes sold
122
ZIP 17363 · October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$382K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$196
Pennsylvania $186
Paid vs. asking
101%
47% sold over asking
For sale now
15
September 2026 · 11 sold that month
What sold · last 12 months · ZIP 17363

Houses are 87% of Hopewell Township’s sales, at a typical $401K (year to May 2026)

122 homes sold in the year to September 2026.

Houses$401K

typical sale · 108 sold in the year to May 2026

Per square foot
$191PA $183
Days to sell
26
Sold over asking
47%
Fewer sales

Condos: 2 sold, typical $290K

Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.

14 years of sales

About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.8 times the 2016 price

122 sales in the last year, against 209 in 2021 and a low of 79 in 2012. The typical sale went from $215K in 2016 to $382K.

Homes soldTypical sale price
062125187250$200K$300K$400K$500K2012: 79 sold, typical $200K’122013: 111 sold, typical $197K2014: 88 sold, typical $199K’142015: 130 sold, typical $197K2016: 122 sold, typical $215K’162017: 136 sold, typical $209K2018: 111 sold, typical $230K’182019: 136 sold, typical $255K2020: 142 sold, typical $253K’202021: 209 sold, typical $277K2022: 178 sold, typical $367K’222023: 152 sold, typical $359K2024: 178 sold, typical $367K’242025: 125 sold, typical $383KLast 12 months: 122 sold, typical $382KNow

Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 17363, which takes in Hopewell 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 your budget buys

What $400K buys in Hopewell Township

Houseat $191 a sq ft, year to May 2026
The same money in Pennsylvaniaat $183 a sq ft, year to May 2026

Is this asking price fair?

Check a listing against what Hopewell 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.

What the sales history says · 14 years of sales

Bidding wars in Hopewell Township are more common than before the pandemic, but three quarters fewer homes come up for sale

We read every month of home sales in ZIP 17363 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, 122 sales.

If you’re buying in Hopewell Township

  • Shop in April. It brings about 15 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (21% over asking).
  • Bid near asking. Buyers paid 101% of the list price on average; 47% paid over.
  • Move fast on good ones. Two thirds of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Best time to buy

Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars

July has the most new listings (about 18 a month), and the most competition: 29% close over asking. April and May offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (21%). March has the least competition (18%).

New listings a monthShare sold over asking
0510152013%27%40%Sweet spotJan: 9 new listings a month, 22% sold over asking, 50 days to sellJFeb: 9 new listings a month, 22% sold over asking, 67 days to sellFMar: 14 new listings a month, 18% sold over asking, 72 days to sellMApr: 15 new listings a month, 21% sold over asking, 64 days to sellAMay: 17 new listings a month, 25% sold over asking, 50 days to sellMJun: 17 new listings a month, 29% sold over asking, 44 days to sellJJul: 18 new listings a month, 29% sold over asking, 41 days to sellJAug: 17 new listings a month, 27% sold over asking, 38 days to sellASep: 15 new listings a month, 28% sold over asking, 37 days to sellSOct: 14 new listings a month, 25% sold over asking, 43 days to sellONov: 12 new listings a month, 26% sold over asking, 42 days to sellNDec: 9 new listings a month, 25% sold over asking, 45 days to sellD

Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.

How competitive is it now?

Hotter than in 2021, and hotter than Pennsylvania

Hopewell Township now2017–192021 peakPA now
Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price47%16%35%30%
Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days63%16%56%45%
Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price101%98.2%100.6%98.7%
Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract23731439
Supply

10 homes for sale on a typical day

That’s 77% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 75.

2012: 75 for sale’122013: 54 for sale2014: 59 for sale2015: 71 for sale’152016: 61 for sale2017: 51 for sale2018: 42 for sale’182019: 34 for sale2020: 33 for sale2021: 32 for sale’212022: 44 for sale2023: 28 for sale2024: 28 for sale’242025: 14 for saleLast 12 months: 10 for saleNow

Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 17363, which takes in Hopewell 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 Hopewell Township home costs about $2,518 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Hopewell Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Hopewell Township’s 1.7% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Hopewell Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Hopewell Township

Six things worth knowing

18

New listings in July

The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 9.

Best time to buy
1.7%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $382K home, about $6,290 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
B

Schools

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

Schools in Hopewell Township
37 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Hopewell 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

Stewartstown, Shrewsbury, New Freedom, Glen Rock and Susquehanna Trails sell for less a square foot

The busier markets within 25 miles of Hopewell 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
Hopewell Township (ZIP 17363)122$382K$19647%23
New Freedom64$401K$17247%12
Shrewsbury39$365K$17253%15
Glen Rock31$351K$18527%20
Susquehanna Trails30$274K$17434%24
Jarrettsville29$584K$23044%55
Stewartstown27$334K$18837%40

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 Hopewell Township

What do homes sell for in Hopewell Township, PA?

122 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $382K, $196 a square foot.

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

A seller’s market: 15 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 11 sold, about 1.3 months of supply. Buyers paid 101% of asking on average.

When is the best time to buy in Hopewell Township?

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

How much are property taxes in Hopewell Township?

About 1.7% of a home’s value a year. On a $382K home that’s near $6,290.

Where can I see homes for sale in Hopewell Township?

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

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 17363, which takes in Hopewell 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).