Photo: Alyssa Gormish, UPJ student · CC BY-SA 3.0112 homes sold in Richland Township in the last year, at a typical $183K
Redfin reports Richland Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 15904, which takes in Richland 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 Richland Township homes are listed.
Every place Richland Township homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Richland Township.
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Houses are 92% of Richland Township’s sales, at a typical $176K (year to May 2026)
112 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 99 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $116PA $183
- Days to sell
- 8
- Sold over asking
- 57%
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 1.7 times the 2016 price
112 sales in the last year, against 179 in 2019 and a low of 108 in 2012. The typical sale went from $108K in 2016 to $183K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 15904, which takes in Richland 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 $200K buys in Richland Township
Check a listing against what Richland 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 Richland 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 15904 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, 112 sales.
If you’re buying in Richland Township
- Shop in June. It brings about 16 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (28% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 100.6% of the list price on average; 48% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. Two thirds of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
August has the most new listings (about 18 a month), but July is the most competitive: 33% of July sales close over asking. June and July offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (28%). February has the least competition (15%) but only about 7 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Hotter than in 2021, and hotter than Pennsylvania
| Richland Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | PA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 48% | 12% | 34% | 30% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 63% | 1% | 0% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 100.6% | 95% | 99.3% | 98.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 10 | 94 | 60 | 39 |
14 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 76% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2019’s 71.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 15904, which takes in Richland 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 Richland Township home costs about $1,112 a month
Price: Richland Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Richland Township’s 1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Richland Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in August
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 7.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $183K home, about $1,890 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Richland Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Richland TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Richland 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.
Windber, Ferndale, Johnstown, Southmont and Elim sell for less a square foot; Brownstown for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Richland 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | 178 | $55K | $36 | 20% | 41 |
| Richland Township (ZIP 15904) | 112 | $183K | $114 | 48% | 10 |
| Elim | 47 | $155K | $94 | 54% | 21 |
| Windber | 45 | $101K | $66 | 29% | 68 |
| Southmont | 28 | $141K | $92 | 52% | 37 |
| Brownstown | 24 | $413K | $214 | 61% | 17 |
| Ferndale | 24 | $85K | $63 | 27% | 27 |
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 Richland Township
What do homes sell for in Richland Township, PA?
112 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $183K, $114 a square foot.
Is Richland Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 23 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 12 sold, about 1.9 months of supply. Buyers paid 100.6% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Richland Township?
August brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Richland Township?
About 1% of a home’s value a year. On a $183K home that’s near $1,890.
Where can I see homes for sale in Richland Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Richland Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Richland Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 15904, which takes in Richland 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).