West Philadelphia Housing Market Report March 2025•Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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Housing Prices in West Philadelphia, PA

How much do homes in West Philadelphia, PA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

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

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

West Philadelphia is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since March 2024

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

Insight

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

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$182,000$134/SqFt
+$3,800
+2.1%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in West Philadelphia have sold for 2.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in West Philadelphia was $182,000 in March 2025, up 2.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $134.

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Carroll Park
+40.4%
Cathedral Park
+16.3%
Cobbs Creek
+10.5%
West Philadelphia
+2.1%
Haddington
-1.6%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMar 2024Mar 2025Change YoY
1$150K$145K
-3.3%
2$122.4K$130K
+6.2%
3$160.6K$163.7K
+1.9%
4$235K$198.5K
-15.5%
5$370K$385K
+4.1%

Summary: West Philadelphia housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -3.3%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +6.2%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +1.9%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -15.5%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +4.1%.

How does West Philadelphia, PA compare with other places?

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West Philadelphia, PA

Housing supply in West Philadelphia, PA

How many homes are available in West Philadelphia, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
774Last MonthMar 2025
5982 months agoFeb 2025
+29.4 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: The West Philadelphia real estate market had 774 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 29.4 % increase compared to Feb 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
91Last MonthMar 2025
502 months agoFeb 2025
+82.0 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsFeb 2025Mar 2025Change MoM
11617
+6.3%
24657
+23.9%
3333460
+38.1%
4135152
+12.6%
56888
+29.4%

Summary: West Philadelphia housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +6.3%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +23.9%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +38.1%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +12.6%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +29.4%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in West Philadelphia, PA cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price16 Homes

At Asking Price48 Homes

Under Asking Price27 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in West Philadelphia, expect to pay close to the asking price. 52.7% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 91 homes were sold or pending in West Philadelphia in March 2025, up by 82.0% month-over-month. Of the 91 sold homes, 30% were sold under asking, 53% were sold at asking, and and 18% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for West Philadelphia, PA

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days60 Homes

30 – 90 Days19 Homes

Over 90 Days12 Homes

Insight

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

Summary: During March 2025, 91 homes were sold in West Philadelphia; 66% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
35 DaysThis YearMar 2025
84 Days1 year agoMar 2024
-57.9 %
Change YoYMar 2024 – Mar 2025

Summary: Homes in West Philadelphia had an average listing age of 35 days in Mar 2025, down by 57.9% compared to the previous year.

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