Warwick School District Homes for Sale This Fall: Why Late-Season Lititz Buyers Have an Edge

The Warwick School District — Lititz Borough, Warwick Township and Elizabeth Township, including villages like Rothsville and Brickerville — heads into late fall with a market that is still fast but less crowded. As of October 22, 2026, Bright MLS data for the Lititz 17543 ZIP code shows a median sold price of $498,750 over the past 90 days, up 5% from the same stretch last year, while the number of closed sales fell 24.2%.

I'm Mike Gordon Jr., REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty in Ephrata, PA, and I work with buyers across northern Lancaster County every season. Here's what November and December look like for anyone house hunting in Warwick, and how to use the slower months to your advantage.

Is fall a good time to buy a home in the Warwick School District?

For prepared buyers, yes. Fewer people are touring homes after the school year settles in, and as of October 22, 2026, the Lititz 17543 ZIP code had 76 active listings and 52 recorded price reductions over the prior 90 days, per Bright MLS. That doesn't make Lititz a buyer's market, but it does mean more room to negotiate than you had in spring.

Here's the full picture for the 90 days ending October 22, 2026 (Bright MLS, Lititz 17543, single-family homes, townhomes and condos):

• Median sold price: $498,750, up 5% year over year
• Closed sales: 116, down 24.2% year over year
• New listings: 156, up 6.8% year over year
• Median days on market: 6
• Median price per square foot: about $232
• Sale price vs. list price: about 100.9% on average, lower than a year ago

Put simply: more homes are coming on, fewer are closing, and sellers are getting closer to list price rather than well over it. A ZIP code isn't a perfect match for district lines, so I always confirm a specific address's school assignment before you write an offer.

How does Lititz compare with the rest of Lancaster County right now?

Warwick still costs more than the county as a whole. The Lancaster County Association of REALTORS® reported a countywide median sold price of $370,000 for September 2026, up 4.2% from September 2025, with 457 homes sold and 779 active listings, up 17.3% year over year. County homes averaged 20 days on market and sold at 103.1% of original list price.

The takeaway: countywide inventory is rising, and Lititz is following the same pattern. Good homes in Warwick still go quickly, so the advantage in late fall comes from preparation, not from waiting for prices to fall.

What should Warwick buyers know before the new year?

The biggest one is property taxes. Lancaster County's countywide reassessment uses 2027 as its new base year, and the new values apply to the 2027 county and municipal tax year and the 2027–2028 school tax year, according to the county's Taxpayer's Guide to the 2027 Reassessment. If you're buying in Lititz Borough, Warwick Township or Elizabeth Township this winter, the tax figure on a listing sheet may not be the number you pay in 2027. I can't give tax advice, so check a specific property with the Lancaster County Property Assessment Office. Our guide to the 2027 reassessment covers what buyers should ask.

A few other late-season tips I give Warwick buyers:

• Get fully pre-approved now. With a 6-day median days on market, the best homes still move within a week.
• Inspect heating systems carefully. Fall and winter showings are the best time to see a furnace, heat pump or boiler actually running.
• Look at homes that have had a price reduction. With 52 reductions in 90 days, some sellers are motivated to close before the holidays.
• Plan your closing date around the holidays. Lenders, title companies and movers get busy in late December.

What's happening in Lititz this holiday season?

One reason people fall for the Warwick area is how Lititz celebrates the season. Venture Lititz lists Christmas in the Park for Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lititz Springs Park band shell, with local performers, a candlelit carol sing and the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. The Lititz Historical Foundation also holds its annual Christmas Candlelight Tours in mid-December. Check lititzpa.com for final details before you go.

If you're touring homes on a December weekend, add an evening downtown on Main and Broad Streets. It's the easiest way to see whether Lititz feels like home. For more on daily life here, see our guide to Warwick School District homes for sale.

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Warwick School District FAQ

Which schools are in the Warwick School District?
Warwick has four elementary schools (John Beck, John Bonfield, Kissel Hill and Lititz Elementary), plus Warwick Middle School and Warwick High School. It serves Lititz Borough, Warwick Township and Elizabeth Township.

What is the median home price in Lititz right now?
As of October 22, 2026, Bright MLS data for the 17543 ZIP code shows a 90-day median sold price of $498,750 for single-family homes, townhomes and condos, up 5% year over year.

Do homes in Lititz still sell quickly in the fall?
Yes. Median days on market was 6 over the 90 days ending October 22, 2026. Sellers are getting closer to list price than a year ago, though, which gives buyers a bit more room to negotiate.

Ready to explore homes in the Warwick School District area? Contact Mike Gordon Jr. at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty — call or text 717-475-5824 or visit thegordon.group to search active listings.