Photo: Shuvaev · CC BY-SA 4.0294 homes sold in Muhlenberg Township in the last year, at a typical $285K
Redfin reports Muhlenberg Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 19605, which takes in Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg Township homes are listed.
Every place Muhlenberg Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 68% of Muhlenberg Township’s sales, at a typical $322K
294 homes sold in the year to May 2026.
typical sale · 200 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $178PA $183
- Days to sell
- 13
- Sold over asking
- 39%
Condos: 3 sold, typical $225K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at twice the 2016 price
294 sales in the last year, against 396 in 2021 and a low of 225 in 2012. The typical sale went from $139K in 2016 to $285K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 19605, which takes in Muhlenberg 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.
What $300K buys in Muhlenberg Township
Check a listing against what Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg 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 19605 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 May 2026, 294 sales.
If you’re buying in Muhlenberg Township
- Shop in April. It brings about 31 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; 43% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. 60% of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings the homes; fall brings the bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 37 a month), but September is the most competitive: 34% of September sales close over asking. April and May offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (27%). February has the least competition (25%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and hotter than Pennsylvania
| Muhlenberg Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | PA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 43% | 17% | 40% | 33% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 60% | 30% | 71% | 46% |
| Listings with a price cutShare of homes for sale that cut their price | — | — | — | 26% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 100.4% | 98.2% | 100.6% | 98.9% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 9 | 35 | 8 | 37 |
29 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.4 times the 2023 low (21), 63% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 159.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 19605, which takes in Muhlenberg Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to May 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Muhlenberg Township home costs about $1,921 a month
Price: Muhlenberg Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Muhlenberg Township’s 1.8% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Muhlenberg 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. February 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 $285K home, about $5,200 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Muhlenberg Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Muhlenberg TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Muhlenberg 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.
Reading sells for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Muhlenberg 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 773 | $190K | $127 | 36% | 16 |
| Muhlenberg Township (ZIP 19605) | 294 | $285K | $175 | 43% | 9 |
| Laureldale | 67 | $239K | $183 | 57% | 8 |
| Riverview Park | 35 | $339K | $183 | 60% | 12 |
| Muhlenberg Park | 29 | $300K | $197 | 31% | 16 |
| Greenfields | 23 | $360K | $190 | 43% | 20 |
| Fox Chase | 21 | $324K | $176 | 38% | 22 |
Redfin Data Center, June 2025 to May 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 Muhlenberg Township
What do homes sell for in Muhlenberg Township, PA?
294 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $285K, $175 a square foot.
Is Muhlenberg Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 18 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 25 sold, about 0.7 months of supply. Buyers paid 100.4% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Muhlenberg Township?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Muhlenberg Township?
About 1.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $285K home that’s near $5,200.
Where can I see homes for sale in Muhlenberg Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Muhlenberg Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Muhlenberg Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 19605, which takes in Muhlenberg 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).