35 homes sold in Schaefferstown in the last year, at a typical $420K
Houses and condos split the market almost evenly. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, and a shortcut to every site where Schaefferstown homes are listed.
Every place Schaefferstown 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 Schaefferstown.
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Houses are 57% of Schaefferstown’s sales, at a typical $488K
35 homes sold in the year to May 2026.
typical sale · 20 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $221PA $183
- Days to sell
- 66
- Sold over asking
- 15%
- Listings with a price cut
- 35%
Townhouses: 15 sold, typical $357K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales.
What $400K buys in Schaefferstown
Check a listing against what Schaefferstown 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.
Owning the typical Schaefferstown home costs about $2,696 a month
Price: Schaefferstown’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Schaefferstown’s 1.4% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Schaefferstown is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Four things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $420K home, about $6,050 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Schaefferstown.
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.
Myerstown, Newmanstown, Lebanon South, Womelsdorf and Lebanon sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Schaefferstown, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 279 | $204K | $136 | 36% | 15 |
| Cornwall | 72 | $389K | $199 | 19% | 58 |
| Myerstown | 41 | $256K | $149 | 46% | 18 |
| Womelsdorf | 38 | $231K | $153 | 53% | 25 |
| Schaefferstown | 35 | $420K | $203 | 23% | 135 |
| Lebanon South | 35 | $281K | $167 | 40% | 16 |
| Newmanstown | 33 | $285K | $189 | 45% | 10 |
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 Schaefferstown
What do homes sell for in Schaefferstown, PA?
35 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $420K, $203 a square foot.
Is Schaefferstown a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 14 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 3 sold, about 4.7 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.5% of asking on average, and 28% of listings cut their price.
How much are property taxes in Schaefferstown?
About 1.4% of a home’s value a year. On a $420K home that’s near $6,050.
Where can I see homes for sale in Schaefferstown?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Schaefferstown’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Schaefferstown.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). 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).