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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$110K

The median listing price in Farrell, PA ZIP 16121 is $110,000 as of October 2026.

Median rent
$900/mo

The median market rent in Farrell, PA ZIP 16121 is $900/month as of October 2026.

Days on market
55 days

The median days on market in Farrell, PA ZIP 16121 is 55 days as of October 2026. The market is currently cold.

Gross rental yield
9.82%

At a median list price of $110,000 and a median rent of $900/month, the gross rental yield in Farrell, PA ZIP 16121 is 9.82% as of October 2026.

Farrell, PA 16121 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 16121

Report Date: October 2026

Market Temperature:
COLD

Scope: This ZIP code has limited residential inventory. Metrics are based on all available residential property types, so treat conclusions as directional rather than precise.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
11
Active Listings
11
Sold Properties
0

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$110,000
Median Sold Price
$70,000
Median Price per Sqft
$96/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$900

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
55
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Cold market indicates weak buyer demand relative to available inventory, typically characterized by declining or flat prices, extended days on market, and elevated inventory levels relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
down
Market Temperature
cold
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Farrell, PA are 7.39%, reflecting a high-rate environment for property owners in this market compared to earlier in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market signal is the median sold price of 70,000, which indicates realized transaction values are substantially below the median listing price of 110,000, suggesting sellers often accept offers below initial ask and creating pricing friction between expectations and closed sales; down price momentum reinforces this gap.
  2. The median days on market of 55 points to slower sales velocity and reduced liquidity compared with faster-moving markets, which may indicate that buyers are selective and that sellers may need to price more competitively to reduce time to contract; slower sales velocity.
  3. Marketplace context shows a cold market temperature and elevated financing costs; the reported current 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 7.39% and elevated interest rate pressure appear to be constraining buyer purchasing power and contributing to the market cooling.
  4. Rental metrics are incomplete for trend analysis: the median market rent of 900 is available, but the rent year-over-year trend is null, which may indicate insufficient rental transaction data or reporting lag in the sample and prevents reliable assessment of near-term rental momentum.

Notable Properties

The following 3 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

408 Indiana Ave, Farrell, PA 16121
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

3 beds- baths1,200 sqft
$165,000
$138/sqft
23 days on market
1406 Roemer Blvd, Farrell, PA 16121
Value

Below-market acquisition. Investor purchase with value-add potential through renovation.

4 beds- baths1,528 sqft
$120,000
$79/sqft
2 days on market
327 Lincoln Ave, Farrell, PA 16121
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

3 beds1 baths886 sqft
$85,000
$96/sqft
208 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

$432/mo
16121 Avg Rent
16121 Cost to Own
Rent$900
Own$468

20% down, 7.28% rate, 1.1% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

16121 Avg nightly rate
16121 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$109/night
Occupancy259 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 10/5/2026

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