Philadelphia Real Estate Market Update | Q4’25

Jim Armstrong Market Education February 1, 2026April 18, 2026home affordability, neighborhood guides, Philadelphia real estate

Philadelphia’s real estate market closed out 2025 on steady ground, but the story looks very different depending on the neighborhood. While prices remain resilient citywide, buyers and sellers are approaching decisions more thoughtfully. Here’s what the Q4 2025 Philadelphia real estate data actually tells us.

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Philadelphia Housing Market Overview (Q4 2025)

Philadelphia’s real estate market continues to show stability with modest growth as we move into 2026.

Average sold price: $344,241 (up about 3% year-over-year)
Homes sold: 3,267 total transactions
Average days on market: 47 days, holding steady

These numbers reflect a market that remains active, but one where buyers are more deliberate and sellers benefit most from strong preparation and pricing strategies.

50+ Exciting New Philly Restaurants & Bars Opening in 2025

Jim Armstrong Philadelphia Lifestyle January 9, 2025January 5, 2026moving to philadelphia, neighborhood guides, philadelphia lifestyle

More than 50 new Philly restaurants will be heating up the dining scene with a flurry of highly-anticipated new openings as well as some popular favorites expanding to new locations. The spectrum of openings is broad, from intimate cocktail bars to sprawling breweries and everything in between.

Stephen Starr’s “Italian version of Parc” Borromini, shown above in a rendering from Stokes Architecture, is just one of many concepts coming to the Rittenhouse area, while Oyster House and Federal Donuts will expand to the Philadelphia International Airport.

Notable new Philly restaurants by neighborhood:

Center City: F1 Arcade and Flight Club bring entertainment and dining together, while Cake & Joe will open it’s third location.
Fishtown: Cafe Lift expands, Wonder food hall arrives, and Mecha Noodle Bar brings its Asian comfort food. Experiential venues like Ballers and Cannonball Club will also feature dining components.
Manayunk: Source Brewing‘s 10,000-square-foot brewery and restaurant with a rooftop terrace in Manayunk promises to be a major draw.
Northern Liberties: The Newsroom (speakeasy), Brooklyn-based Gertie (deli), a Method Co. food hall, and Terra Grill from Michelin-star Chef Laurent Tourondel are slated for the Piazza Alta.
Old City: The Avery, a new American restaurant, is on the horizon.
Rittenhouse Square: Taco Bell Cantina, African-themed Saints Restaurant and Lounge, cocktail bars Botld and Liquorette, and Stephen Starr’s “Italian version of Parc” Borromini are anticipated.
University City: Amina Ocean, a Southern seafood restaurant, is set to open.
Washington Square West: Chibanos, a Chinese-Cuban sandwich concept, is poised to make a splash.