Philadelphia, PA Housing Market & Real Estate

Buyer's market+6.0% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·

Quick answer: The median home sale price in Philadelphia, PA is $265,000, up 6.0% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 69 days with 4,436 active listings. The market is currently a buyer's market.

$265,000median sale price

Is Philadelphia a buyer's or seller's market?

Buyer's market5.5 months of supply69 avg. days on market

Philadelphia, PA is currently a buyer's market, based on 5.5 months of supply and homes selling in about 69 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

809

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

69

Average pace

Active listings

4,436

5.5 months supply

Sale-to-list

97.0%

Below asking

Philadelphia, PA market data

Current housing market statistics for Philadelphia, PA
MetricValue
Median sale price$265,000
Median list price$270,000
Year-over-year price change+6.0%
Average days on market69 days
Active inventory4,436 listings
Months of supply5.5 months
Sale-to-list price ratio97.0%
Market conditionBuyer's market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Philadelphia housing market is currently classified as a buyer's market with a median sale price of $265,000. Prices have risen 6.0% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 69 days on market, indicating 5.5 months of inventory.This inventory level gives buyers significantly more negotiating power, allowing time to inspect properties thoroughly and potentially negotiate better terms.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Philadelphia

There are currently 4,436 homes listed for sale in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The median listing price is $270K. Featured listings range from $1,800 to $799,000.

land for sale at 3066 N Lee St Philadelphia - $1,800
$1,800

3066 N Lee St

Philadelphia, PA

Land637 sqft lot
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 6925 Forrest Ave Philadelphia - $170,000
$170,000

6925 Forrest Ave

Philadelphia, PA

3 bd1 ba1,146 sqft
Townhouse1,500 sqft lot
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 1941 Ruan St Philadelphia - $204,999
$204,999

1941 Ruan St

Philadelphia, PA

3 bd1 ba1,335 sqft
Townhouse938 sqft lot
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2 bedroom townhouse for sale at 3120 Almond St Philadelphia - $210,000
$210,000

3120 Almond St

Philadelphia, PA

2 bd2 ba792 sqft
Townhouse769 sqft lot
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 4490 Livingston St Philadelphia - $275,000
$275,000

4490 Livingston St

Philadelphia, PA

3 bd2 ba1,260 sqft
Townhouse1,428 sqft lot
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2 bedroom townhouse for sale at 1549 N Newkirk St Philadelphia - $280,000
$280,000

1549 N Newkirk St

Philadelphia, PA

2 bd3 ba1,050 sqft
Townhouse783 sqft lot
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$349,900

3442 Holyoke Rd

Philadelphia, PA

3 bd2 ba1,224 sqft
Townhouse3,374 sqft lot
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2 bedroom townhouse for sale at 766 S Martin St Philadelphia - $450,000
$450,000

766 S Martin St

Philadelphia, PA

2 bd1 ba1,050 sqft
Townhouse675 sqft lot
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 2424 E Norris St Philadelphia - $459,900
$459,900

2424 E Norris St

Philadelphia, PA

3 bd2 ba1,242 sqft
Townhouse742 sqft lot
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multi-family for sale at 3978 Carteret Dr Philadelphia - $469,900
$469,900

3978 Carteret Dr

Philadelphia, PA

1,912 sqft
Multi-family4,625 sqft lot
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multi-family for sale at 878 N 22nd St Philadelphia - $525,000
$525,000

878 N 22nd St

Philadelphia, PA

2,520 sqft
Multi-family1,258 sqft lot
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 2554 N Sydenham St Philadelphia - $799,000
$799,000

2554 N Sydenham St

Philadelphia, PA

3 bd1 ba1,090 sqft
Townhouse674 sqft lot
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Active listings

4,436

Homes on market

Median list price

$270K

Avg. days on market

69

Days until sale

New this week

1,328

Newly listed

Price drops:21.7%of listings
Sale-to-list:97.0%

Top public schools in Philadelphia

50 schools tracked · 65,824 students

The largest public schools serving Philadelphia, PA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Northeast HS

Grades 9-12 · 3,264 students

Public

Philadelphia Performing Arts CS

Grades K-12 · 2,600 students

Charter

Central HS

Grades 9-12 · 2,287 students

Public

Lincoln HS

Grades 9-12 · 2,201 students

Public

MaST Community CS II

Grades K-12 · 1,895 students

Charter

Washington George HS

Grades 9-12 · 1,886 students

Public

First Philadelphia Preparatory CS

Grades K-12 · 1,818 students

Charter

Northeast Community Propel Academy

Grades K-8 · 1,762 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Philadelphia?

The median home sale price in Philadelphia is $265,000, up 6.0% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Philadelphia?

Homes typically spend 69 days on market before going under contract.

Is Philadelphia a buyer's or seller's market?

With 5.5 months of supply, Philadelphia is currently a buyer's market.

How many homes are for sale in Philadelphia?

There are currently 4436 homes listed for sale in Philadelphia, PA.

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