98 homes sold in Providence Township in the last year, at a typical $370K
Redfin reports Providence Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 17560, which takes in Providence 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 Providence Township homes are listed.
Every place Providence Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 99% of Providence Township’s sales, at a typical $371K
98 homes sold in the year to May 2026.
typical sale · 97 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $194PA $183
- Days to sell
- 51
- Sold over asking
- 30%
More homes sell than most years, at 2.4 times the 2016 price
98 sales in the last year, against 102 in 2025 and a low of 17 in 2012. The typical sale went from $156K in 2016 to $370K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 17560, which takes in Providence 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 $350K buys in Providence Township
Check a listing against what Providence 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 Providence Township are more common than before the pandemic, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 17560 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, 98 sales.
If you’re buying in Providence Township
- Shop in July. It brings about 7 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (20% over asking).
- Expect to bid over asking. Buyers paid 103.6% of the list price on average; 31% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 39% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 51 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 7 a month), but June is the most competitive: 23% of June sales close over asking. March has the least competition (18%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and about like Pennsylvania as a whole
| Providence Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | PA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 31% | 12% | 22% | 33% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 39% | 17% | 58% | 46% |
| Listings with a price cutShare of homes for sale that cut their price | — | — | — | 26% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 103.6% | 95.6% | 99.9% | 98.9% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 51 | 64 | 12 | 37 |
13 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.5 times the 2021 low (5), about the 2017–19 level and well under 2024’s 26.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 17560, which takes in Providence 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 Providence Township home costs about $2,167 a month
Price: Providence Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Providence Township’s 0.8% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Providence Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in July
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 4.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $370K home, about $2,840 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Providence Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Providence TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Providence 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.
Lancaster sells for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Providence 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 728 | $258K | $178 | 33% | 18 |
| Providence Township (ZIP 17560) | 98 | $370K | $194 | 31% | 51 |
| Millersville | 69 | $367K | $196 | 35% | 20 |
| Willow Street | 62 | $361K | $221 | 44% | 10 |
| Strasburg | 36 | $385K | $226 | 58% | 10 |
| Quarryville | 32 | $410K | $226 | 59% | 42 |
| Lampeter | 25 | $492K | $224 | 32% | 15 |
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 Providence Township
What do homes sell for in Providence Township, PA?
98 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $370K, $194 a square foot.
Is Providence Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 6 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 5 sold, about 1.2 months of supply. Buyers paid 103.6% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Providence Township?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Providence Township?
About 0.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $370K home that’s near $2,840.
Where can I see homes for sale in Providence Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Providence Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Providence Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 17560, which takes in Providence 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).