Photo: Montgomery County Planning Commission · CC BY-SA 2.0244 homes sold in Upper Merion Township in the last year, at a typical $515K
Redfin reports Upper Merion Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 19406, which takes in Upper Merion 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 Upper Merion Township homes are listed.
Every place Upper Merion 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 Upper Merion Township.
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13% of Upper Merion Township’s sales are condos, at $154K less than a house
132 houses and 32 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 132 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $279PA $183
- Days to sell
- 33
- Sold over asking
- 48%
typical sale · 32 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $303PA $261
- Days to sell
- 69
- Sold over asking
- 15%
About as many homes sell as usual, at twice the 2016 price
244 sales in the last year, against 343 in 2019 and a low of 186 in 2012. The typical sale went from $264K in 2016 to $515K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 19406, which takes in Upper Merion 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 $500K buys in Upper Merion Township
Check a listing against what Upper Merion 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 Upper Merion Township are more common than before the pandemic, but a third fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 19406 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, 244 sales.
If you’re buying in Upper Merion Township
- Shop in August. It brings about 29 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (31% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 100.5% of the list price on average; 39% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. 55% of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings the homes; spring brings the bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 33 a month), but May is the most competitive: 36% of May sales close over asking. July and August offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (34%). February has the least competition (27%) but only about 19 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and hotter than Pennsylvania
| Upper Merion Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | PA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 39% | 32% | 43% | 33% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 55% | 39% | 62% | 46% |
| Listings with a price cutShare of homes for sale that cut their price | — | — | — | 26% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 100.5% | 99% | 100.8% | 98.9% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 37 | 37 | 29 | 37 |
49 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.4 times the 2023 low (36), 31% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2014’s 87.
Since 2019, houses are up 53%, condos 89%
A house typically sold for $527K in the last year (132 sales), a condo for $373K (32).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 19406, which takes in Upper Merion 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 Upper Merion Township home costs about $3,079 a month
Price: Upper Merion Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Upper Merion Township’s 0.9% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Upper Merion Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 19.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $515K home, about $4,700 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Upper Merion Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Upper Merion TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Upper Merion 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.
Bridgeport, West Norriton Township, Norristown and West Conshohocken sell for less a square foot; St. Davids for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Upper Merion 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown | 337 | $267K | $168 | 27% | 40 |
| Upper Merion Township (ZIP 19406) | 244 | $515K | $275 | 39% | 37 |
| West Norriton Township | 205 | $340K | $228 | 45% | 31 |
| King of Prussia | 195 | $529K | $278 | 39% | 38 |
| Bridgeport | 88 | $413K | $223 | 18% | 34 |
| St. Davids | 43 | $1.5M | $492 | 49% | 35 |
| West Conshohocken | 34 | $532K | $262 | 35% | 64 |
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 Upper Merion Township
What do homes sell for in Upper Merion Township, PA?
244 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $515K, $275 a square foot. Houses sold for about $527K, condos for about $373K.
Is Upper Merion Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 57 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 22 sold, about 2.5 months of supply. Buyers paid 100.5% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Upper Merion Township?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Upper Merion Township?
About 0.9% of a home’s value a year. On a $515K home that’s near $4,700.
Where can I see homes for sale in Upper Merion Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Upper Merion Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Upper Merion Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 19406, which takes in Upper Merion 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).