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Philadelphia, PA 19121 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 19121
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


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
156
Active Listings
102
Sold Properties
54

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$225,000
Median Sold Price
$210,000
Median Price per Sqft
$158/sqft

Note: 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
$1,650

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.96%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
245
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Key Findings

  1. $210,000 median sold price is the primary indicator of market value and recent transaction activity in 19121; this level, compared with the $225,000 median listing price, suggests a pricing gap that may indicate sellers are listing above recently achieved sale levels, and buyers are negotiating toward the representative recent sale range.

  2. The median days on market of 245 indicates slower sales velocity and extended listing periods relative to faster-turn markets; this prolonged marketing time suggests pricing friction and the need for realistic pricing or targeted marketing to improve liquidity.

  3. Price momentum is positive: the market shows up price year-over-year trend, while the market temperature is neutral, signaling steady appreciation without an overheated market; investors and owner-occupiers should plan for gradual price growth rather than rapid gains.

  4. Rents and financing dynamics add nuance: the median market rent of $1,650 is trending down, and interest-rate conditions are under elevated pressure; together these factors may constrain near-term buyer affordability and favor buyers timing purchases when financing improves.


Notable Properties

The following 8 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

1215 N 28th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Top Sale

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

4 beds
1 baths
1,896 sqft
$635,000
Feb 1, 2026
$335/sqft/sqft
126 days on market
1323 N 27th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds
1 baths
1,606 sqft
$574,900
Feb 1, 2026
$358/sqft/sqft
1351 days on market
3039-41 Baltz St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds
- baths
2,568 sqft
$574,000
Mar 1, 2026
$224/sqft/sqft
1410 N Marston St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Premium

Quick sale indicating strong buyer demand and competitive market conditions.

3 beds
3 baths
1,679 sqft
$455,000
Apr 1, 2026
$271/sqft/sqft
15 days on market
1542 N Hollywood St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
1 baths
930 sqft
$230,000
Feb 1, 2026
$247/sqft/sqft
205 days on market
1526 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
1 baths
1,753 sqft
$229,900
Mar 1, 2026
$131/sqft/sqft
125 days on market
1853 N Croskey St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
1 baths
1,128 sqft
$226,000
Apr 1, 2026
$200/sqft/sqft
107 days on market
1716 N Lambert St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds
1 baths
1,144 sqft
$70,600
Apr 1, 2026
$62/sqft/sqft

Philadelphia, PA 19121 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 19121
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on condominium properties. Metrics are calculated from recent condo sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


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
56
Active Listings
2
Sold Properties
54

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$294,950
Median Sold Price
$330,000
Median Price per Sqft
$254/sqft

Note: 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
$1,600

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.01%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
337
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 Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Key Findings

  1. The neighborhood’s primary market indicator, median sold price $330,000, suggests steady transaction-level value and supports the view that recent comps are setting pricing around this level; up year-over-year price trend reinforces underlying price resilience.

  2. The market shows extended selling timelines, with median days on market 337, which points to slower sales velocity and pricing friction that may require sellers to be patient or adjust expectations to close deals.

  3. Valuation intensity as measured by median price per square foot 254 is consistent with mid-tier urban product, while median market rent 1,600 combined with a down rent year-over-year trend may indicate softer near-term rental demand or rent pressure for investors.

  4. Despite price growth, the broader market reads as balanced: market temperature is reported as neutral and interest rate pressure is elevated, which together suggest buyers and sellers are negotiating under caution rather than one-sided advantage.


Notable Properties

The following 8 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

1334 N 31st St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Top Sale

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

3 beds
3 baths
1,367 sqft
$345,000
Aug 1, 2025
$252/sqft/sqft
330 days on market
15 Brewerytown Ct, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
3 baths
1,367 sqft
$335,000
Sep 1, 2025
$245/sqft/sqft
341 days on market
3133 W Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
2 baths
1,230 sqft
$334,000
Jun 1, 2025
$272/sqft/sqft
338 days on market
3133 W Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
2 baths
1,230 sqft
$334,000
Jun 1, 2025
$272/sqft/sqft
338 days on market
1339 N 32nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
2 baths
1,230 sqft
$318,000
Nov 1, 2025
$259/sqft/sqft
248 days on market
1220 N 28th St Apt A, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
2 baths
1,309 sqft
$310,000
Sep 1, 2025
$237/sqft/sqft
333 days on market
3121 W Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
3 baths
1,367 sqft
$302,500
Jul 1, 2025
$221/sqft/sqft
617 days on market
1223 N 30th St Apt A, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
2 baths
1,451 sqft
$300,000
May 1, 2025
$207/sqft/sqft

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

$359/mo
19121 Avg Rent
19121 Cost to Own
Rent$1,650
Own$1,291

20% down, 6.5% rate, 1.0% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

19121 Avg nightly rate
19121 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$216/night
Occupancy118 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 5/1/2026

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