Philadelphia, PA 19139 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 19139
Report Date: April 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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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.

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Market Metrics

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.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

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.

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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.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Philadelphia are averaging 6.38%, which is 0.89% higher than the early 2026 average of 5.49%.

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

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price of $132,500 indicates a stable market, though it is significantly lower than the median listing price of $171,000, suggesting potential pricing adjustments may be necessary.

2. With a median days on market of 226, properties are experiencing slower sales velocity, which may indicate a cautious buyer sentiment in the current environment.

3. The median market rent is $1,789, reflecting robust rental demand despite some fluctuations, which could provide opportunities for investors in rental properties.

4. Current interest rate pressure is elevated, with mortgage rates averaging 6.38%, which may impact buyer affordability and overall market activity.

5. The market temperature is neutral, suggesting a balanced environment where neither buyers nor sellers have a distinct advantage, but elevated inventory levels may lead to increased competition among sellers.

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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.