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Housing in Jay Township

3 homes sold in Jay Township in the last year, at a typical $155K

Redfin reports Jay Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 15868, which takes in Jay Township and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Jay Township homes are listed.

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Homes sold
3
ZIP 15868 · October 2024 to September 2025
Typical sale price
$155K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$31
Pennsylvania $181
Paid vs. asking
95.6%
33% sold over asking
For sale now
1
September 2025 · 0 sold that month
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Jay Township home costs about $1,014 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Jay Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Jay 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 Jay Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Jay Township

Five things worth knowing

1.6%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $155K home, about $2,460 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
B−

Schools

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

Schools in Jay Township
23 min

Typical commute

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

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Jay Township, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Jay Township. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Jay Township with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Jay Township

What do homes sell for in Jay Township, PA?

3 homes sold in the year to September 2025 at a typical $155K, $31 a square foot.

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

A seller’s market: 1 homes were for sale in September 2025 and 0 sold, about 1 months of supply. Buyers paid 95.6% of asking on average.

How much are property taxes in Jay Township?

About 1.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $155K home that’s near $2,460.

Where can I see homes for sale in Jay Township?

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

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 15868, which takes in Jay 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).