The Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania real estate market showed a mix of rising home prices and slower contract activity in December 2025. While detached homes saw significant price growth, both detached and attached properties experienced decreased contract activity, creating a nuanced market for buyers and sellers.

Detached Homes

  • Median sold price: $480,500, up 6.9% from November and 24.2% from December 2024

  • Average days on market: 43, 20% above the five-year December average of 36 days

  • New Pendings: 50, down 30.6% month-over-month

  • All Pendings (new + carried-over contracts): 97, down 19.8% from November

  • Active Listings: 209, an 11.4% decrease in supply

  • Contract Ratio: 0.46 pendings per active listing, down from 0.51 in November and 20% below the five-year December average of 0.57

The lower Contract Ratio indicates slower contract activity relative to available supply, giving buyers more leverage, despite strong price gains in detached homes.

Attached Homes

  • Median sold price: $265,000, down 3.6% from November but up 2.7% from December 2024

  • Average days on market: 48, slightly above the five-year December average of 47 days

  • New Pendings: 798, down 17.6% month-over-month

  • All Pendings: 1,352, down 19.9% from November

  • Active Listings: 3,651, down 12.7%

  • Contract Ratio: 0.37 pendings per active listing, down from 0.40 in November and slightly above December 2024 levels

Attached homes experienced moderate price growth but slower contract activity, giving buyers more negotiating power, especially in Philadelphia’s townhome and condo market.

Key Takeaways for Buyers and Sellers

  • Buyers: Slower contract activity and longer market times can create opportunities for better negotiation on both detached and attached homes.

  • Sellers: Detached homes remain in high demand with strong price growth, but strategic pricing and marketing are critical in a slower-contract market.

  • Investors: Tracking median prices, days on market, and Contract Ratios can help identify optimal investment opportunities in Philadelphia County.

Monitoring these metrics can help homebuyers, sellers, and investors make informed decisions in the Philadelphia County real estate market.

Source: Philadelphia County Real Estate Market Data, December 2025