Bucks, Lehigh Valley, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Real Estate Market Highlights – Week of August 25–31, 2025
The Greater Philadelphia area real estate market continues to show dynamic trends across Bucks County, Lehigh Valley, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, keeping an eye on weekly shifts helps you make smarter real estate decisions. Here’s a breakdown of the latest numbers from August 25 to August 31, 2025.
Bucks County Market Highlights ($1 Million+ Segment)
Luxury real estate in Bucks County saw impressive movement this past week:
- Sales: 20 homes sold (+67% week-over-week)
- Median Sales Price: $1,332,500 (+13% WoW)
- New Signed Contracts: 13 (+225% WoW)
- Median Price of New Contracts: $1,299,000 (+8% WoW)
- New Listings: 21 (+24% WoW)
- Median Price of New Listings: $1,299,000 (-7% WoW)
- Days on Market (DOM): In Contract – 36 days | Sold – 30 days
Takeaway: The Bucks County luxury market is heating up with a surge in both contracts and sales. Although new listings are coming to market, homes are selling quickly, keeping competition strong for buyers.
Lehigh Valley Market Highlights
In Lehigh Valley, the market shows steady demand with some shifts in pricing:
- Sales: 43 homes sold (+16% WoW)
- Median Sales Price: $400,000 (-2% WoW)
- New Signed Contracts: 35 (-1% WoW)
- Median Price of New Contracts: $425,000 (+1% WoW)
- New Listings: 39 (no change WoW)
- Median Price of New Listings: $399,990 (-20% WoW)
- Days on Market (DOM): In Contract – 26 days | Sold – 20 days
Luxury Segment ($1 Million+):
- New Listings: 3
- Signed Contracts: 0
- Sales: 0
Takeaway: While overall sales are climbing in Lehigh Valley, prices have dipped slightly. The luxury market segment remains quiet, presenting opportunities for buyers seeking high-end properties at negotiable terms.
Montgomery County Market Highlights
Montgomery County continues to be one of the busiest markets in the region:
- Sales: 245 homes sold (+40% WoW)
- Median Sales Price: $520,000 (+6% WoW)
- New Signed Contracts: 133 (-5% WoW)
- Median Price of New Contracts: $434,000
- New Listings: 162 (-16% WoW)
- Median Price of New Listings: $409,000 (-13% WoW)
- Days on Market (DOM): In Contract – 29 days | Sold – 26 days
Luxury Segment ($1 Million+):
- New Listings: 10 (-38% WoW)
- Signed Contracts: 7
- Sales: 23 (+35% WoW)
Takeaway: Montgomery County remains highly competitive with a sharp rise in overall sales and strong luxury activity. Fewer new listings entering the market may fuel even greater demand in the weeks ahead.
Philadelphia Market Highlights
Philadelphia’s luxury real estate market ($1M+) showed strong momentum this week:
- Sales: 11 homes sold (+83% WoW)
- Median Sales Price: $1,750,000 (+41% WoW)
- New Signed Contracts: 7 (+250% WoW)
- Median Price of New Contracts: $1,695,000 (-25% WoW)
- New Listings: 12 (+50% WoW)
- Median Price of New Listings: $1,447,500 (-6% WoW)
- Days on Market (DOM): In Contract – 58 days | Sold – 40 days
Takeaway: Philadelphia’s luxury housing market is heating up, with significant jumps in both sales and signed contracts. While listing and contract prices dipped slightly, the surge in sales prices and quick turnaround times point to strong buyer confidence and rising competition in the $1M+ segment.
Final Thoughts
Across Bucks, Lehigh Valley, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, we’re seeing a mix of growth in sales activity, fluctuating prices, and competitive dynamics in both standard and luxury markets. Buyers should be prepared to act quickly, while sellers, especially in Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia, can benefit from high demand and limited inventory.
If you’re considering buying, selling, or investing in these markets, now is the time to strategize with a trusted real estate advisor.
