Real Estate Insights

Market Updates

Stay informed with the latest real estate trends across Philadelphia and Delaware County.

Monthly Report

September 2026 Market Report

Philadelphia & Delaware County

Here's a snapshot of residential real estate activity for September 2026 across Philadelphia City and Delaware County, PA. Data reflects closed sales of single-family homes, twins, and townhomes.

Philadelphia County

412

Homes Sold

$285,000

Median Sale Price

Avg. Days on Market

98.4%

List-to-Sale Ratio

West Philadelphia and Germantown led sales volume with strong first-time buyer activity.

Median prices rose 4.2% year-over-year, driven by limited inventory in the $200K–$350K range.

Homes priced under $300K received an average of 3.1 offers, with many closing above asking.

Delaware County

318

Homes Sold

$342,500

Median Sale Price

Avg. Days on Market

99.1%

List-to-Sale Ratio

Havertown, Springfield, and Upper Darby remained the most active markets in the county.

Inventory tightened by 11% compared to August, pushing median prices up month-over-month.

Move-up buyers drove demand in the $350K–$550K segment, with multiple-offer situations common.

Market Outlook

Heading into Q4, both markets remain competitive with buyer demand outpacing available inventory. Interest rate stabilization has brought more buyers off the sidelines. Sellers who price strategically and present their homes well continue to see strong results. If you're thinking about buying or selling this fall, now is a great time to connect with our team.

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