232 homes sold in South Abington Township in the last year, at a typical $359K
Redfin reports South Abington Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 18411, which takes in South Abington 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 South Abington Township homes are listed.
Every place South Abington Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 89% of South Abington Township’s sales, at a typical $362K (year to May 2026)
232 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 220 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $171PA $183
- Days to sell
- 24
- Sold over asking
- 37%
Condos: 1 sold, typical $348K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.8 times the 2016 price
232 sales in the last year, against 320 in 2020 and a low of 168 in 2012. The typical sale went from $202K in 2016 to $359K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 18411, which takes in South Abington 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 $350K buys in South Abington Township
Check a listing against what South Abington 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 South Abington 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 18411 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, 232 sales.
If you’re buying in South Abington Township
- Shop in May. It brings about 26 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (24% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.7% of the list price on average; 36% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 45% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 23 days.
Summer brings the homes; fall brings the bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 31 a month), but September is the most competitive: 29% of September sales close over asking. May and June offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (24%). January has the least competition (18%) but only about 12 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and hotter than Pennsylvania
| South Abington Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | PA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 36% | 16% | 38% | 30% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 45% | 1% | 7% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.7% | 96% | 99.3% | 98.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 23 | 117 | 71 | 39 |
41 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.5 times the 2023 low (28), 63% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2014’s 161.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 18411, which takes in South Abington 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 South Abington Township home costs about $2,265 a month
Price: South Abington Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at South Abington Township’s 1.3% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether South Abington 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 12.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $359K home, about $4,700 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for South Abington Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in South Abington TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in South Abington 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.
Clarks Summit, Dickson City, Blakely, Scranton, Throop and Olyphant sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of South Abington 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton | 756 | $207K | $113 | 32% | 26 |
| South Abington Township (ZIP 18411) | 232 | $359K | $180 | 36% | 23 |
| Clarks Summit | 73 | $321K | $172 | 40% | 28 |
| Dickson City | 61 | $239K | $130 | 51% | 26 |
| Blakely | 56 | $259K | $152 | 32% | 31 |
| Olyphant | 48 | $238K | $128 | 40% | 24 |
| Throop | 27 | $210K | $147 | 43% | 35 |
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 South Abington Township
What do homes sell for in South Abington Township, PA?
232 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $359K, $180 a square foot.
Is South Abington Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 69 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 24 sold, about 2.8 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.7% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in South Abington Township?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in South Abington Township?
About 1.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $359K home that’s near $4,700.
Where can I see homes for sale in South Abington Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry South Abington Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to South Abington Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 18411, which takes in South Abington 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).