Photo: Nyttend · Public domain46 homes sold in West Providence Township in the last year, at a typical $221K
Redfin reports West Providence Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 15537, which takes in West Providence Township and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where West Providence Township homes are listed.
Every place West Providence Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 0% of West Providence Township’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
46 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.8 times the 2016 price
46 sales in the last year, against 61 in 2022 and a low of 30 in 2012. The typical sale went from $121K in 2016 to $221K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 15537, which takes in West Providence 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.
Bidding wars in West Providence Township are more common than before the pandemic, but 46% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 15537 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, 46 sales.
If you’re buying in West Providence Township
- Shop in October. It brings about 5 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (11% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 96.4% of the list price on average; 18% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 41% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 17 days.
Fall brings the homes; summer brings the bidding wars
September has the most new listings (about 5 a month), but July is the most competitive: 17% of July sales close over asking. October has the least competition (11%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and calmer than Pennsylvania
| West Providence Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | PA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 18% | 8% | 24% | 30% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 41% | 1% | 2% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 96.4% | 95.5% | 94.6% | 98.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 17 | 136 | 71 | 39 |
14 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.5 times the 2023 low (9), 46% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2013’s 34.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 15537, which takes in West Providence 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 West Providence Township home costs about $1,320 a month
Price: West Providence Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at West Providence 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 West Providence Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in September
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 3.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $221K home, about $2,010 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for West Providence Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in West Providence TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in West Providence 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.
Bedford and Roaring Spring sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of West Providence 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Providence Township (ZIP 15537) | 46 | $221K | $142 | 18% | 17 |
| Bedford | 29 | $218K | $130 | 22% | 69 |
| Roaring Spring | 25 | $177K | $104 | 8% | 30 |
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.
Post your home to West Providence Township, free
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Questions about buying a home in West Providence Township
What do homes sell for in West Providence Township, PA?
46 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $221K, $142 a square foot.
Is West Providence Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 23 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 7 sold, about 3 months of supply. Buyers paid 96.4% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in West Providence Township?
September brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in West Providence Township?
About 0.9% of a home’s value a year. On a $221K home that’s near $2,010.
Where can I see homes for sale in West Providence Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry West Providence Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to West Providence Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 15537, which takes in West Providence 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).