Is Philadelphia, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Philadelphia is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Philadelphia was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Philadelphia is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Philadelphia, PA

How much do homes in Philadelphia, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$261,807

$199/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$1,761(+0.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Philadelphia have sold for 0.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Philadelphia was $261,807 in October 2024, up 0.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $199.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $273.6K$270.3K
-1.2%
2 $259.7K$262.3K
+1.0%
3 $240.2K$240K
-0.1%
4 $339.4K$335K
-1.3%
5+ $374K$413.7K
+10.6%

Summary: Philadelphia housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Camden
+28.0%
Cheltenham Township
+13.3%
Upper Darby
+5.6%
Philadelphia
+0.7%

Housing Supply in Philadelphia, PA

How many homes are available in Philadelphia, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
6,2976,913+9.8%

Summary: The Philadelphia real estate market had 6,913 homes for sale in October 2024, a 9.8% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 284319
+12.3%
2 1,1431,246
+9.0%
3 3,5173,831
+8.9%
4 9651,079
+11.8%
5+ 388438
+12.9%

Summary: The Philadelphia housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1,0621,056-0.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

567 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

237 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

252 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Philadelphia, you may be able to get a good deal. 53.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 1,056 homes were sold or pending in Philadelphia in October 2024, down by 0.6% month-over-month. Of the 1,056 sold homes, 54% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and 24% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Philadelphia, PA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
44 Days44 Days+1.8%

Summary: Homes in Philadelphia had an average of 44 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 1.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

622 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

274 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

160 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 1056 homes were sold in Philadelphia; 59% of homes were sold within 30 days, 26% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 15% 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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