Is Center City, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Center City is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Center City has remained a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

Center City is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Center City, PA

How much do homes in Center City, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$481,361

$409/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$12,638(-2.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Center City have sold for 2.6% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Center City was $481,361 in October 2024, down 2.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $409.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $290K$285K
-1.7%
2 $505K$500K
-1.0%
3 $850K$875K
+2.9%
4 $1.4M$1.3M
-1.6%
5+ $1.3M$2.0M
+58.7%

Summary: Center City housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 58.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Washington Square West
-0.8%
Center City
-2.6%

Housing Supply in Center City, PA

How many homes are available in Center City, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
555579+4.3%

Summary: The Center City real estate market had 579 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.3% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 161168
+4.3%
2 201198
-1.5%
3 106113
+6.6%
4 5968
+15.3%
5+ 2832
+14.3%

Summary: The Center City housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 15.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
6463-1.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

50 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Center City, you may be able to get a good deal. 79.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 63 homes were sold or pending in Center City in October 2024, down by 1.6% month-over-month. Of the 63 sold homes, 79% were sold under asking, 10% were sold at asking, and 11% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Center City, PA

How long does it take to sell a home in Center City, PA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
49 Days55 Days+12.1%

Summary: Homes in Center City had an average of 55 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 12.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

31 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

17 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

15 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Center City are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 63 homes were sold in Center City; 49% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 24% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 16 Days Ago

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