Photo: Jakec · CC BY-SA 4.063 homes sold in Upper Paxton Township in the last year, at a typical $188K
Redfin reports Upper Paxton Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 17061, which takes in Upper Paxton 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 Paxton Township homes are listed.
Every place Upper Paxton Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 78% of Upper Paxton Township’s sales, at a typical $207K (year to May 2026)
63 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 55 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $139PA $183
- Days to sell
- 26
- Sold over asking
- 32%
More homes sell than most years, at 1.6 times the 2016 price
63 sales in the last year, against 73 in 2022 and a low of 30 in 2012. The typical sale went from $118K in 2016 to $188K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 17061, which takes in Upper Paxton 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 Upper Paxton Township
Check a listing against what Upper Paxton 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 Paxton Township are more common than before the pandemic, but 38% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 17061 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, 63 sales.
If you’re buying in Upper Paxton Township
- Shop in November. It brings about 6 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (20% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 98% of the list price on average; 25% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 40% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 26 days.
Fall brings the homes; summer brings the bidding wars
October has the most new listings (about 6 a month), but June is the most competitive: 34% of June sales close over asking. November offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (20%). February has the least competition (16%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and calmer than Pennsylvania
| Upper Paxton Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | PA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 25% | 15% | 31% | 30% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 40% | 16% | 44% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98% | 96.5% | 98.3% | 98.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 26 | 88 | 18 | 39 |
13 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s twice the 2023 low (6), 38% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 38.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 17061, which takes in Upper Paxton 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 Upper Paxton Township home costs about $1,207 a month
Price: Upper Paxton Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Upper Paxton Township’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 Upper Paxton Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in October
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 4.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $188K home, about $2,720 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Upper Paxton Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Upper Paxton TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Upper Paxton 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.
Millersburg, Lykens and Williamstown sell for less a square foot; Marysville, Linglestown and Hummels Wharf for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Upper Paxton 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linglestown | 91 | $313K | $170 | 42% | 12 |
| Upper Paxton Township (ZIP 17061) | 63 | $188K | $122 | 25% | 26 |
| Marysville | 53 | $380K | $188 | 43% | 32 |
| Lykens | 34 | $136K | $80 | 26% | 62 |
| Millersburg | 28 | $165K | $108 | 14% | 35 |
| Hummels Wharf | 22 | $248K | $156 | 40% | 51 |
| Williamstown | 20 | $130K | $89 | 31% | 47 |
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 Upper Paxton Township
What do homes sell for in Upper Paxton Township, PA?
63 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $188K, $122 a square foot.
Is Upper Paxton Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 10 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 5 sold, about 1.8 months of supply. Buyers paid 98% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Upper Paxton Township?
October brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Upper Paxton Township?
About 1.4% of a home’s value a year. On a $188K home that’s near $2,720.
Where can I see homes for sale in Upper Paxton Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Upper Paxton Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Upper Paxton Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 17061, which takes in Upper Paxton 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).