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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$2.15M

The median listing price in Villanova, PA ZIP 19085 is $2,150,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$7,500/mo

The median market rent in Villanova, PA ZIP 19085 is $7,500/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
353 days

The median days on market in Villanova, PA ZIP 19085 is 353 days as of June 2026. The market is currently hot.

Gross rental yield
4.19%

At a median list price of $2,150,000 and a median rent of $7,500/month, the gross rental yield in Villanova, PA ZIP 19085 is 4.19% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$2,937/mo STR · $7,500/mo LTR

In Villanova, PA ZIP 19085, median Airbnb revenue is $2,937/month compared to median long-term rent of $7,500/month as of June 2026.

Villanova, PA 19085 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 19085

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
HOT

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
14
Active Listings
3
Sold Properties
11

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$2,150,000
Median Sold Price
$1,765,000
Median Price per Sqft
$411/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
$7,500

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
1.12%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
353
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 Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
hot
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Key Findings

  1. The neighborhood's median sold price 1,765,000 serves as the primary indicator of current market value and, together with a hot market temperature, suggests continued strength in the luxury segment and that recent transactions are supporting elevated pricing.
  2. The median days on market 353 is unusually long for a hot market and may indicate slower sales velocity or pricing friction on higher-end inventory; given the sample context, this suggests relatively constrained active supply but slower transactional turnover that agents should factor into pricing and marketing timelines.
  3. The median price per square foot 411 is high relative to broader submarket norms and, paired with a median market rent 7,500, reinforces a premium pricing environment for SFR and condominium product—position listings to emphasize luxury features and justify the per-square-foot premium.
  4. With price year-over-year trend up and interest rate pressure moderate, expect continued pricing resilience but more cautious buyer behavior; prioritize clear pricing strategies and targeted buyer outreach, and note that the analysis is based on a sample that includes total sold properties analyzed 11, so local comparables should be expanded where possible before final pricing decisions.

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

1605 Mount Pleasant Rd, Villanova, PA 19085
Top Sale

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

5 beds5 baths8,460 sqft
$3,100,000
Mar 1, 2026
$366/sqft/sqft
717 N Spring Mill Rd, Villanova, PA 19085
Value

Sold below market average

7 beds6 baths9,275 sqft
$2,500,000
Mar 1, 2026
$270/sqft/sqft
250 days on market
420 Inveraray Rd, Villanova, PA 19085
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds2 baths3,454 sqft
$1,625,000
Apr 1, 2026
$470/sqft/sqft
220 Radnor Chester Rd, Villanova, PA 19085
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds3 baths4,109 sqft
$1,450,000
Apr 1, 2026
$353/sqft/sqft
89 days on market
12 Chalous Ln, Villanova, PA 19085
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds4 baths5,389 sqft
$1,450,000
Apr 1, 2026
$269/sqft/sqft
170 days on market
1309 Valley Rd, Villanova, PA 19085
Value

Sold below market average

5 beds3 baths3,988 sqft
$1,450,000
Mar 1, 2026
$364/sqft/sqft
538 Camp Woods Cir, Villanova, PA 19085
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds2 baths3,089 sqft
$1,100,000
Apr 1, 2026
$356/sqft/sqft
1801 Old Gulph Rd, Villanova, PA 19085
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

3 beds2 baths2,064 sqft
$850,000
May 1, 2026
$412/sqft/sqft
324 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

-$3,580/mo
19085 Avg Rent
19085 Cost to Own
Rent$7,500
Own$11,080

20% down, 6.50% rate, 1.1% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

19085 Avg nightly rate
19085 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$233/night
Occupancy149 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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