Fall is here, and the Lebanon County market is holding steady. Prices are a little higher than last year, there are fewer homes for sale, and homes are taking a few more days to sell. Here's what September's numbers show and what they mean for you.

The numbers (September 2026)

• Median sale price: $299,950, up from $295,000 last September
• Homes sold: 124, down from 141 last September
• Median days to sell: 14, up from 11
• Sale price vs. list price: 100.7%, the same as a year ago
• New listings: 157, down from 199
• Homes for sale: 558, down from 676
• Year to date: 1,178 homes sold January through September, about 5% fewer than the same months of 2025

Source: Bright MLS, Lebanon County residential sales, September 2026 compared with September 2025.

What it means if you're selling

There are fewer homes for sale than last fall, so a well-priced home still gets attention. Homes are selling at full asking price on average, and the typical home sells in about two weeks. But buyers are taking a little more time to decide, so price and condition matter. A home that's priced right from day one and shows well will still sell quickly. One that's priced too high will sit.

If you're thinking about selling this fall or in the spring, I'll pull the recent sales in your neighborhood so you know where your home stands. You can also start with What's my home worth?

What it means if you're buying

Prices are steady, and homes aren't flying off the market the way they did a couple of years ago. You have a little more time to look and think, and fall and early winter are usually quieter, so you may be competing with fewer buyers. The catch is that there are fewer homes to choose from, so when the right one comes up, be ready to move.

Get pre-approved first, so you're ready when the right home comes up. If you need help finding a lender, I can help with that.

What I'm watching

• Whether new listings pick up before the holidays
• How mortgage rates move through the end of the year
• Demand for land and building lots, which stays steady around northern Lebanon County and Schaefferstown

Questions about your town?

Have more questions? See the answers to what Central PA buyers and sellers ask most on my Central PA Real Estate FAQ page.

Every town is a little different. Annville, Palmyra, Myerstown and Jonestown don't always move the same way as the county as a whole. I'm always available. Call or text me at (717) 203-2383 or email rod@property-dream.com, and I'll tell you what's happening on your street.

Iron Valley Real Estate of Lebanon | 717-769-2986

Rod Martin, Iron Valley Real Estate

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