Greater Philadelphia Area Real Estate Market Update (September 1–7, 2025)
Discover the latest real estate market trends across Bucks County, Lehigh Valley, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia for the week of September 1–7, 2025. Stay informed with sales data, pricing shifts, and luxury market insights.
Bucks County Market Highlights (Sept 1–7, 2025)
- Sales: 7 (↓65% WoW)
- Median Price: $1,416,727 (↑7% WoW)
- New Contracts: 15 (↑15% WoW)
- New Listings: 30 (↑43% WoW)
- In-Contract DOM: 36 Days
- Sold DOM: 42 Days
Takeaway: Sales volume fell sharply, but prices increased and new listings rose. This suggests that while fewer homes closed, demand in the $1M+ luxury segment remains resilient.
Lehigh Valley Market Highlights (Sept 1–7, 2025)
- Sales: 22 (↓49% WoW)
- Median Price: $350,500 (↓12% WoW)
- New Contracts: 30 (↓14% WoW)
- New Listings: 41 (↑4% WoW)
- In-Contract DOM: 62 Days
- Sold DOM: 11 Days
Luxury Market ($1M+):
- New Listings: 2 (↓33% WoW)
- Signed Contracts: 1
- Sold: 0
Takeaway: Lehigh Valley is experiencing slower sales and falling median prices. The luxury market was quiet, with no million-dollar sales recorded this week.
Montgomery County Market Highlights (Sept 1–7, 2025)
- Sales: 105 (↓57% WoW)
- Median Price: $506,000 (↓3% WoW)
- New Contracts: 134 (↑1% WoW)
- New Listings: 287 (↑77% WoW)
- In-Contract DOM: 30 Days
- Sold DOM: 27 Days
Luxury Market ($1M+):
- New Listings: 38 (↑280% WoW)
- Signed Contracts: 13 (↑87% WoW)
- Sold: 9 (↓61% WoW)
Takeaway: Montgomery County showed a surge in new listings and contracts, especially in the luxury market. While sales fell, the strong increase in inventory provides more opportunities for buyers.
Philadelphia Market Highlights (Sept 1–7, 2025)
- Sales: 6 (↓45% WoW)
- Median Price: $1,775,000 (↑1% WoW)
- New Contracts: 5 (↓29% WoW)
- New Listings: 26 (↑116% WoW)
- In-Contract DOM: 36 Days
- Sold DOM: 51 Days
Takeaway: Philadelphia’s luxury market saw a boost in listings and a slight rise in pricing. However, fewer contracts and closed deals show some buyer hesitation.
Greater Philadelphia Real Estate Trends at a Glance
- Luxury listings over $1M increased significantly in Montgomery County and Philadelphia.
- Bucks County prices rose even as sales dropped, pointing to strong buyer interest in premium homes.
- Lehigh Valley remains the most affordable but faced notable price declines.
- Buyers now have more inventory to choose from across most markets.
Final Insight:
The Greater Philadelphia real estate market showed mixed results this week. Sales slowed across several counties, but new listings increased, particularly in the luxury segment. This may indicate a shift toward a more balanced or buyer-friendly market, while high-end properties continue to attract interest.
