Philadelphia, PA Housing Market and Selling Costs
We buy houses as-is in Philadelphia and Philadelphia County.
Use recent market measures to frame a choice between listing, holding, and a direct as-is sale. Then compare repairs, closing costs, and time against what you may keep; a citywide number does not price your particular house.
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Recent Philadelphia housing measures
These maintained figures identify their measure, source, Philadelphia geography, and observation period. Redfin’s sale measures describe completed market activity over its reported rolling period. Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) is a modeled typical-home-value measure; its for-sale inventory is a separate count.
| Measure | Value | Source and place | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $292,000 | Redfin · Philadelphia, PA | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Median days on market | 50 days | Redfin · Philadelphia, PA | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Homes sold | 3,966 homes | Redfin · Philadelphia, PA | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $233,728 | Zillow · Philadelphia, PA | As of August 2026 |
| For-sale inventory | 5,910 homes | Zillow · Philadelphia, PA | As of August 2026 |
What the numbers mean for your house
A median sale price summarizes completed sales in Philadelphia during the period shown. Days on market and homes sold describe activity in that same reporting window. Zillow’s modeled typical-home-value measure uses a different method and date, so keep the sources and periods separate.
None of these citywide figures prices your particular house. Its condition, repairs, size, access, location, tenant occupancy, and the timing you need can change the choices and costs you compare. Tenant or lease details are specific to the property; the market chart does not answer them.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Philadelphia realty transfer tax
Include transfer tax in the selling-cost comparison. Pennsylvania has a 1% state realty transfer tax on taxable transfers, and local tax may also apply. Philadelphia’s published rate table and mailing instructions conflict on the City figure, so this report does not quote a combined Philadelphia rate. Ask the closing professional to confirm the amount and written allocation for your transaction.
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Compare the sale price with what you may keep
The sale price is not the amount left after closing. Compare a realistic price or written offer with your mortgage payoff, repairs and cleanout, listing costs if you list, transfer tax and other closing costs, and the bills you will carry while waiting. Change the assumptions in the Philadelphia calculator to see how they affect your comparison.
Open the Philadelphia home-sale net proceeds calculator →Questions about the Philadelphia market report
Does the Philadelphia median sale price tell me what my house is worth?
No. It summarizes closed sales across the city during the stated period. Your property’s condition, repairs, size, occupancy, location, and sale timing affect its own comparison; a citywide figure does not price your particular house.
How should I read the Redfin and Zillow measures?
Redfin’s sale and activity measures describe the reported rolling period. Zillow’s typical-home-value figure is modeled and has its own as-of date; its inventory measure is a separate count of homes for sale. Read each number with its provider, geography, and period.
What Philadelphia transfer tax should I include?
Pennsylvania’s realty transfer tax includes a 1% state tax on taxable transfers, and local tax may also apply. Philadelphia’s published rate table and mailing instructions conflict on the City figure, so this report does not give a combined Philadelphia rate. Ask the closing professional to confirm the amount and written allocation for your transaction.
How do repairs, tenants, and timing change what I might keep?
Repair and cleanout costs, the home’s occupancy and lease details, access, and the time you carry the property can all affect a comparison. A citywide measure cannot tell you the costs or timing for your address.
What is the difference between the sale price and what I keep?
The sale price is the starting point. Mortgage payoff, repairs, listing costs if you list, transfer tax, other closing costs, and bills while you wait can reduce the amount left. Use the Philadelphia calculator to change your own planning assumptions.
Seller reviews
Read each testimonial with its seller’s stated location; a nearby Pennsylvania experience is not a Philadelphia sale.
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What sellers say about USA Home Buyers
Here's what sellers across Pennsylvania have said about working with us.
“Montgomery County divorce decree said the property had to be sold to finalize the estate division. The house in Swedeland was in both our names and both of us needed the money to move forward. One written offer, both signed it within an hour of receiving it. Closed in fifteen days.”
“Lost my position at a consulting firm and burned through savings faster than I expected. The lender filed in Montgomery County Common Pleas. My attorney said I had maybe three months before judgment. I had $83,000 in equity I was about to lose. USA Home Buyers had a written offer the next morning and we closed in twelve days. Case dismissed.”
“My father had lived in his split-level off Henderson Road for 42 years. When he moved to memory care, my siblings and I were left managing a house none of us lived near. It needed a new roof, updated plumbing — the works. USA Home Buyers gave us a fair cash offer and closed in 11 days. We didn't have to lift a finger.”
Philadelphia seller pages and next steps
If your sale involves a particular situation, these Philadelphia pages cover related questions. You can also call 888-274-5006 to talk about the property and its timing.
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