Photo: Canadian2006 · CC BY-SA 3.0110 homes sold in Somerset Township in the last year, at a typical $187K
Redfin reports Somerset Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 15501, which takes in Somerset 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 Somerset Township homes are listed.
Every place Somerset Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 97% of Somerset Township’s sales, at a typical $188K (year to May 2026)
110 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 106 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $114PA $183
- Days to sell
- 58
- Sold over asking
- 22%
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.6 times the 2016 price
110 sales in the last year, against 129 in 2021 and a low of 75 in 2012. The typical sale went from $114K in 2016 to $187K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 15501, which takes in Somerset 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 Somerset Township
Check a listing against what Somerset 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 Somerset Township are more common than before the pandemic, but 56% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 15501 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, 110 sales.
If you’re buying in Somerset Township
- Shop in May. It brings about 10 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (16% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 96.5% of the list price on average; 24% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 37% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 62 days.
Summer brings the homes; fall brings the bidding wars
August has the most new listings (about 13 a month), but October is the most competitive: 23% of October sales close over asking. May and June offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (16%). April has the least competition (13%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and calmer than Pennsylvania
| Somerset Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | PA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 24% | 9% | 25% | 30% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 37% | 1% | 16% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 96.5% | 93.3% | 96.5% | 98.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 62 | 135 | 85 | 39 |
28 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.4 times the 2023 low (20), 56% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2014’s 111.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 15501, which takes in Somerset 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 Somerset Township home costs about $1,161 a month
Price: Somerset Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Somerset Township’s 1.2% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Somerset 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 6.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $187K home, about $2,230 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Somerset Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Somerset TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Somerset 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.
Somerset, Windber, Ferndale, Elim and Southmont sell for less a square foot; Ligonier Township for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Somerset 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Township (ZIP 15501) | 110 | $187K | $114 | 24% | 62 |
| Somerset | 62 | $177K | $106 | 23% | 68 |
| Elim | 47 | $155K | $94 | 54% | 21 |
| Windber | 45 | $101K | $66 | 29% | 68 |
| Southmont | 28 | $141K | $92 | 52% | 37 |
| Ligonier Township | 24 | $357K | $235 | 19% | 75 |
| 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 Somerset Township
What do homes sell for in Somerset Township, PA?
110 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $187K, $114 a square foot.
Is Somerset Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 28 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 9 sold, about 2.9 months of supply. Buyers paid 96.5% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Somerset Township?
August brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Somerset Township?
About 1.2% of a home’s value a year. On a $187K home that’s near $2,230.
Where can I see homes for sale in Somerset Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Somerset Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Somerset Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 15501, which takes in Somerset 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).