June 2026 Market Refresh.
Last updated: compiled July 2026 from Redfin rolling data ending 2026-06-30 and Zillow ZHVI as of 2026-06-30
This is the current source-backed market panel. Any earlier dated Redfin or Zillow figures elsewhere on this report are supplemental historical snapshots only, not the current refresh.
| Redfin median sale price | $274,850 |
|---|---|
| Year over year | +9.07% |
| Median days on market | 13 median days on market |
| Homes sold | 210 homes sold |
| Zillow ZHVI | Zillow Research: no exact current city row available for Lancaster PA as of 2026-06-30 |
Lancaster PA Redfin median sale price: $274,850 (+9.07% YoY), 13 median days on market, 210 homes sold for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (Redfin Data Center; source updated 2026-07-03). Zillow Research: no exact current city row available for Lancaster PA as of 2026-06-30. Zillow source label: Zillow Research: no exact current city row available for Lancaster PA as of 2026-06-30. Source scope: Redfin Data Center Lancaster City row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; source updated 2026-07-03. Redfin is exact Lancaster City data. Zillow Research has no exact current Lancaster city row, so no county or metro ZHVI is substituted. Market data is background context only; property-specific value still depends on condition, title, occupancy, repairs, payoff, liens, and closing timeline.
Quick Answer: Lancaster PA Housing Market 2026
The Lancaster City Redfin row for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 reports a $274,850 median sale price (+9.07% YoY), 13 median days on market, and 210 homes sold. Lancaster County Zillow ZHVI is $392,780 (+4.67% YoY) as of 2026-06-30. The Zillow value is county context only, not Lancaster city ZHVI. Cash-offer ranges depend on property-specific condition, title, occupancy, payoff, and timing.
Lancaster PA Housing Market Report — 2026
Market data compiled July 2026 from the Redfin rolling period ending 2026-06-30 and Zillow county ZHVI as of 2026-06-30
The Redfin city row for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 documents Lancaster City price, year-over-year change, homes sold, and median days on market without assigning a current competition label. The city core — dominated by pre-1940 brick rowhouses in neighborhoods like Cabbage Hill and West End — differs from the suburban townships and rural farmland across the broader county. This report covers both, with sourced data from Redfin, Zillow, the U.S. Census Bureau, and Lancaster County government records.
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City vs. County: Two Different Markets
Lancaster City and Lancaster County behave differently. The city is dense urban rowhouse stock — 57,719 residents, 48.6% homeownership rate, 40.6% Hispanic population, and a Redfin Data Center Lancaster City median sale price of $274,850 (+9.07% YoY, 210 homes sold) for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30. The county is a mix of suburban townships, small boroughs like Lititz and Ephrata, and genuine Pennsylvania Dutch Country rural land.
Zillow Research separately reports Lancaster County ZHVI of $392,780 (+4.67% YoY) as of 2026-06-30. That is a county-labeled ZHVI value, not a Lancaster city ZHVI. These aren’t just different price points — they’re different buyer pools, different inventory challenges, and different reasons sellers need a fast exit.
Lancaster PA rolling-period market data summary
| Metric | Lancaster City | Lancaster County |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price / ZHVI | $274,850 (+9.07% YoY, 210 homes sold) — Redfin city rolling period ending 2026-06-30 | $392,780 (+4.67% YoY) — Zillow Research county ZHVI as of 2026-06-30 |
| Median Days on Market (Redfin rolling period ending 2026-06-30) | 13 median days on market | County DOM not used for the city-labeled refresh |
| Homes Sold (Redfin rolling period ending 2026-06-30) | 210 homes sold | County sales not used for the city-labeled refresh |
| Accepted source scope | Redfin city price, YoY, DOM, and homes sold | Zillow county ZHVI is separately labeled; no unsupported city metrics inferred |
| Compete Score (older supplemental context; not updated in the June source refresh) | Very Competitive | N/A (county average) |
| Zillow Research Lancaster County ZHVI as of 2026-06-30 | No verified Lancaster city ZHVI row; do not substitute county ZHVI for city | $392,780 (+4.67% YoY) — county context only |
| Transfer Tax | 2% total (1% PA + 1% local) | 2% total (standard PA rate) |
| Recording Fee (Deed) | $71.25 (up to 4 pages) | Same — Lancaster Co. ROD |
Sources: Redfin Data Center Lancaster City row for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; Zillow Research Lancaster County ZHVI as of 2026-06-30; Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds fee schedule (lancasterdeeds.com); PA Dept. of Revenue transfer tax data.
Neighborhood Price Breakdown — Lancaster City
| Neighborhood | Median Price | YoY Change | Investor Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage Hill (SW Lancaster) | $233,000 | +17.1% | ⭐⭐⭐ Very High |
| West End (W Lancaster) | ~$195K–$245K | Strong appreciation | ⭐⭐⭐ Very High |
| Chestnut Hill (SE Lancaster) | $377,000 | Stable | ⭐⭐ Moderate |
| Musser Park / Old Town (NE) | $280K–$380K | Stable | ⭐⭐ Moderate |
| Downtown / Central Business District | $440,000 | +51.7% | ⭐ Lower |
| Manheim Township (NW suburb) | $330K–$455K | Moderate growth | ⭐⭐ Moderate |
| Lancaster Township (S/SW suburb) | ~$300K+ | Stable | ⭐⭐ Moderate |
Sources: prior Lancaster City neighborhood information, Movoto Chestnut Hill, and Redfin Cabbage Hill Housing Market context.
Lancaster Transfer Tax — What Sellers Pay
Lancaster City charges the standard Pennsylvania real estate transfer tax: 2% total. According to the PA Department of Revenue and the ALT Title Transfer Tax Deviations list (updated July 2025), the City of Lancaster is not on the deviations list — it charges the standard combined rate.
| Portion | Rate | Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | 1.0% | PA Dept. of Revenue |
| Local (City + School District) | 1.0% | City of Lancaster + School District of Lancaster (per PA Act 77) |
| TOTAL | 2.0% | Split 50/50 buyer/seller by convention |
By Lancaster County convention, buyer and seller each pay 1% (half the total). On a $235,000 home, the seller's portion is $2,350. When you sell to USA Home Buyers, closing-cost items are reviewed in the written offer including the full transfer tax.
Foreclosure in Lancaster County
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state. According to amerinotexchange.com, the typical timeline from first missed payment to sheriff's sale is approximately 270 days (9 months). There is no right of redemption after the sheriff's sale is completed.
Lancaster County has its own wrinkle: the Lancaster County Courts operate a Foreclosure Diversion Program. When a foreclosure complaint is filed, the court issues a Case Management Order that places a hold on proceedings and requires the homeowner to attend housing counseling and a conciliation conference. This extends timelines — and creates a window for motivated sellers to exit cleanly before proceedings resume.
Source: Lancaster County Courts — Foreclosure Diversion Program; amerinotexchange.com — Pennsylvania Foreclosure Laws
Lancaster County Government Offices
Property Assessment Office
150 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603
Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
co.lancaster.pa.us/154/Property-AssessmentRegister of Wills / Orphans' Court
Lancaster County Courthouse, 50 N. Duke St.
Phone: (717) 299-8243
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June 2026 source-backed market snapshot.
Lancaster PA market data
- Redfin median sale price
- $274,850
- Redfin YoY
- +9.07%
- Median days on market
- 13 median days on market
- Homes sold
- 210 homes sold
- Zillow ZHVI
- Zillow Research: no exact current city row available for Lancaster PA as of 2026-06-30
Lancaster PA Redfin median sale price: $274,850 (+9.07% YoY), 13 median days on market, 210 homes sold for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (Redfin Data Center; source updated 2026-07-03). Zillow Research: no exact current city row available for Lancaster PA as of 2026-06-30. Zillow source label: Zillow Research: no exact current city row available for Lancaster PA as of 2026-06-30. Source scope: Redfin Data Center Lancaster City row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; source updated 2026-07-03. Market data is background context only, not a property-specific offer or value promise.