Palmyra, PA Housing Market
Explore closed residential sales in ZIP 17078, with an August 2026 snapshot and twelve months of results. Team Becker uses Bright MLS data to help buyers and sellers compare prices, market time and original asking prices in the context of their own property.
Palmyra and ZIP 17078
Lebanon County
Bright MLS closed residential transactions
September 9, 2026
ZIP 17078 · August 2026
Palmyra Market at a Glance
Our take for buyers: August’s closed homes recorded a median 11.5 days on market. Have financing and property priorities ready, then evaluate each home’s condition and recent comparable sales.
Our take for sellers: The median sale achieved 98.5% of its original asking price. Set the initial price with care; this market-wide figure does not predict an individual home’s result.
Source: Bright MLS residential sales (RES), ZIP 17078, closed August 1–31, 2026; 20 sales. Supplied September 9, 2026. Days on market uses the export’s DOM field. Sale-to-original-list-price is the median of each sale price divided by its original list price. Commercial, land and multifamily categories are excluded. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
12-Month Closed-Sale Detail
September 2025–August 2026 · ZIP 17078 · 229 residential closings.
Month | Homes sold | Median sold price | Median DOM | Median sale / original list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 2025 | 16 | $395,000 | 12.5 | 98.5% |
Oct 2025 | 26 | $332,500 | 13 | 98.8% |
Nov 2025 | 19 | $295,000 | 31 | 96.8% |
Dec 2025 | 15 | $257,000 | 13 | 98.7% |
Jan 2026 | 13 | $283,500 | 12 | 100.0% |
Feb 2026 | 13 | $302,500 | 30 | 97.6% |
Mar 2026 | 13 | $307,000 | 6 | 100.0% |
Apr 2026 | 14 | $306,000 | 5.5 | 100.0% |
May 2026 | 23 | $399,730 | 5 | 100.0% |
Jun 2026 | 30 | $397,450 | 9.5 | 100.0% |
Jul 2026 | 27 | $319,000 | 11 | 100.0% |
Aug 2026 | 20 | $397,500 | 11.5 | 98.5% |
How to read these figures: Each month includes Bright MLS residential (RES) closings in the stated ZIP code. Days on market uses the export’s DOM field. The price ratio is the median of each home’s sale price divided by its original asking price, multiplied by 100. ZIP boundaries differ from municipal and school boundaries. Monthly changes reflect the mix of homes sold and do not measure appreciation of an individual property.
Team Becker’s Local Perspective
Verified local result: Team Becker led Palmyra in homes sold each calendar year from 2018 through 2025, based on team-side closed residential transaction count in Bright MLS for ZIP code 17078. Information is deemed reliable but should be independently verified.
Palmyra is not one uniform market. Established Hershey homes, properties near the medical center, newer construction and homes in the surrounding 17078 area can move at different speeds. David and Carin Becker interpret the monthly numbers alongside property condition, location, price range and competing supply so clients can make decisions from local context rather than a single headline statistic.
How to Use This Report
Sellers should compare their home with recent nearby sales that match its municipality, style, condition and lot characteristics. Buyers should watch the relationship between new listings, pending activity and available inventory. A rising median price does not automatically mean every home gained the same amount, and a short market time does not guarantee that an overpriced property will sell quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this page updated?
The same URL is used for ongoing updates. Verified Bright MLS figures, the reporting period and the updated date are added when each market report is completed.
Does ZIP code 17078 include only Palmyra Borough?
No. ZIP codes and municipal boundaries are not identical. Team Becker separates location context when it materially affects a pricing or market comparison.
What is the best measure of the Palmyra market?
No single number tells the whole story. Inventory, pending activity, closed sales, price, days on market and the sale-to-list ratio should be read together.
Can buyers use these figures to make an offer?
The report provides market context, but a competitive offer should also reflect the specific home, recent comparable sales, condition and current competition.
Can sellers use an online estimate instead of a local analysis?
An automated estimate can be a starting point, but it may not account for updates, condition, micro-location or the most relevant recent sales.
Related Central Pennsylvania Resources
Selling a home in Palmyra · Hershey housing market · Palmyra real estate guide · Moving to Palmyra · Request a local home-value review
Author: David Becker and Carin Becker, Associate Brokers, Team Becker Realtors® with Keller Williams Realty.
Published: August 29, 2026. Last updated: September 9, 2026.
Data note: Market figures are based on Bright MLS residential data for the stated geography and period. Information is deemed reliable but should be independently verified.