The South Philadelphia housing market is somewhat competitive. Homes in South Philadelphia receive 2 offers on average and sell in around 68 days. The median sale price of a home in South Philadelphia was $280K last month, down 0.018% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in South Philadelphia is $222, up 1.1% since last year.
What is the housing market like in South Philadelphia today?
In February 2025, South Philadelphia home prices were down 0.018% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $280K. On average, homes in South Philadelphia sell after 68 days on the market compared to 79 days last year. There were 365 homes sold in February this year, down from 376 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$279,900
-0.018% YoY | Feb 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Feb 2025
Growth
% YoY
South Philadelphia, PA
$279,900
-0.018%
United States
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How hot is the South Philadelphia housing market?
South Philadelphia is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 72 days.
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Calculated over the last 3 months
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 4% below list price and go pending in around 72 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 31 days.
Learn about schools in the South Philadelphia area
Elementary
Middle
High
GreatSchools Rating
9/10
Gamp
Public • 5-12
616
Students
7 reviews
7/10
Meredith William M School
Public • K-8
549
Students
15 reviews
7/10
Jenks Abram School
Public • K-5
265
Students
6 reviews
6/10
Kirkbride Eliza B School
Public • PreK-8
548
Students
5 reviews
6/10
Vare-Washington Elementary School
Public • PreK-8
371
Students
1 reviews
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18 elementary schools.
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Climate's impact on South Philadelphia housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in South Philadelphia.
Flood Factor - Major
60% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
South Philadelphia has a major risk of flooding. 23,923 properties in South Philadelphia are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 60% of all properties in South Philadelphia. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
<1% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
South Philadelphia has a minor risk of wildfire. There are 12 properties in South Philadelphia that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents <1% of all properties in South Philadelphia.
100% of properties are at major
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
South Philadelphia has a Major Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. South Philadelphia is most at risk from hurricanes. 59,754 properties in South Philadelphia have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
Wind likelihood over time
If an exceedingly rare windstorm
(a 1-in-3,000 year storm event)
occurred today, it could cause wind gusts of up to 100 mph. In 30 years, an event of this same likelihood would show increased wind gusts of up to 111 mph.
86% of properties are at severe
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
South Philadelphia has a severe risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 86% of homes in South Philadelphia have a Severe Heat Factor®.
South Philadelphia is expected to see a 114% increase in the number of days over 103ºF over the next 30 years. South Philadelphia is expected to experience 7