If you're looking to buy or sell a home in Mt Airy, I live and work here and I know this market well. Mt Airy stretches between Germantown and Chestnut Hill along the ridge of Northwest Philadelphia. The housing stock leans heavily on Victorian twins and singles, stone rowhouses, and the occasional grand detached home hiding behind mature trees.
There is a rare equilibrium here between a sophisticated cultural life and the wildness of the woods. On the Avenue, the mix is authentically local with destination-worthy dining, quiet bookshops, and cozy cafes. Just blocks away, the neighborhood transitions into the deep green of the Wissahickon, giving residents the unique luxury of an urban lifestyle that feels miles from the city.
Talk to Henry| Median sale price (May 2026) | $425,000 |
|---|---|
| Typical price range | $365,000–$600,000 |
| Homes listed (May 2026) | 41 |
| Homes sold (May 2026) | 19 |
| Pended (May 2026) | 18 |
| Listed volume (May 2026) | $24.8M |
| Sold volume (May 2026) | $9.4M |
| Listed median (May 2026) | $499,900 |
| Median days on market | 10 days |
| Average days on market | 24 days |
| Zip code | 19119 |
| Region | Northwest Philadelphia |
Lines are scaled to each metric’s own range to compare trend shape. Hover any month for actual values.
All Data From Bright MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Month | Units listed | Listed volume | Listed median | Pended | Units sold | Sold volume | Sold median | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun '25 | 30 | $13.1M | $405k | 14 | 23 | $14.0M | $505k | 18 days |
| Jul '25 | 37 | $18.1M | $420k | 16 | 17 | $9.5M | $442k | 32 days |
| Aug '25 | 32 | $13.9M | $388k | 19 | 24 | $12.2M | $338k | 30 days |
| Sep '25 | 37 | $22.3M | $550k | 15 | 25 | $12.8M | $444k | 25 days |
| Oct '25 | 37 | $19.8M | $450k | 20 | 18 | $9.3M | $386k | 33 days |
| Nov '25 | 13 | $7.3M | $369k | 13 | 20 | $10.1M | $432k | 39 days |
| Dec '25 | 12 | $5.1M | $300k | 12 | 17 | $9.6M | $470k | 32 days |
| Jan '26 | 17 | $7.2M | $350k | 6 | 20 | $13.1M | $368k | 37 days |
| Feb '26 | 19 | $8.1M | $415k | 7 | 8 | $4.2M | $396k | 56 days |
| Mar '26 | 32 | $18.9M | $440k | 20 | 22 | $8.1M | $334k | 55 days |
| Apr '26 | 42 | $25.3M | $490k | 15 | 22 | $8.9M | $374k | 48 days |
| May '26 | 41 | $24.8M | $500k | 18 | 19 | $9.4M | $425k | 24 days |
Mt Airy became one of the country’s first intentionally integrated communities in the 1950s, and that history has had a lasting effect on how the neighborhood operates. Block associations are active, civic participation is high, and new residents tend to find their footing quickly. It’s a neighborhood with a real sense of continuity.
The housing stock is one of Mt Airy’s most distinguishing qualities. Victorian twins and stone singles line the main residential streets, many with original woodwork and carved details that have been well maintained. The variety of styles and lot sizes gives buyers a genuine range of options at different price points.
Miles of wooded single-track, the historic Valley Green Inn, and Forbidden Drive (one of the few car-free roads left in Philadelphia) are all within walking distance.
Mt Airy closed 19 sales in May, with most activity between roughly $365,000 and $600,000 and a median of $425,000. That’s up from April’s $374,215 median and continues the step up from Q1’s $350,000. The range stretched from $110,000 at the floor to $995,000 at the ceiling, reflecting the architectural variety from rowhouses to detached stone singles.
The median time on market in May was 10 days, identical to April. The average ran higher around 24 days, pulled by a few properties that took longer to sell. The consistency across two months suggests the spring pace has settled rather than spiked further. Well-priced homes continue to move within their first two weeks.
Inventory built through the spring: homes on the market reached 79 at the end of May, up from 74 at the end of April, and held around 77 in early June — about 3.6 months of supply at the current sales pace. That points to more sellers coming to market during peak spring. Buyer engagement appears healthy across the price spectrum.
The T3 Home Demand Index (HDI) measures buyer urgency relative to available supply. Values below 50 signal limited demand; 50–74 moderate; 75–89 slow; 90+ steady. Updated monthly from Bright MLS data.
The Philadelphia metro HDI in May 2026 was 87, in the Slow tier — up from 82 in April 2026 and down from 92 a year prior. Buyer demand has continued to accelerate through the spring but remains below 2025’s peak. The condominium segment continues to run hottest, with both entry-level and luxury condos running well above the Steady threshold, while single-family demand has firmed across price tiers.
Source: Bright MLS T3 Home Demand Index · homedemandindex.com · All 29 data points sourced from monthly report pages.
As of May 2026, the median closed price in Mt Airy was approximately $425,000, up from April’s $374,215 and a continued step up from Q1 2026’s $350,000 median. Most May activity fell between $365,000 and $600,000, with the range stretching from $110,000 at the floor to $995,000 at the ceiling.
In May 2026, the median time on market in Mt Airy was 10 days, identical to April. The average ran higher, around 24 days, pulled by a few properties that took longer to sell. Priced and presented well, homes continue to move within their first two weeks.
Mt Airy has unusual architectural variety for a Philadelphia neighborhood. Stone Victorian twins, large detached singles, Tudor-style homes, and Civil War–era farmhouses all coexist on tree-lined streets. Most housing stock dates from the 1890s through the 1940s, with substantial original detail still intact.
Mt Airy falls within zip code 19119 in Northwest Philadelphia, between Chestnut Hill (19118) to the north and Germantown to the south. The neighborhood is divided informally into East Mt Airy and West Mt Airy along Germantown Avenue.
Mt Airy offers something hard to find elsewhere in Philadelphia: real architectural variety, an active community, and the Wissahickon a short walk away, at prices below neighboring Chestnut Hill. The May 2026 median sat around $425,000, with most homes selling between $365,000 and $600,000, and well-priced homes often sell within two weeks. Whether it's the right fit depends on what you're after, and I'm glad to talk it through honestly.
Mt Airy is divided informally along Germantown Avenue. West Mt Airy, between the Avenue and the Wissahickon, is known for larger Victorian twins and singles on wider lots and tends to carry higher prices. East Mt Airy, between the Avenue and Stenton, has a denser mix of rowhomes and twins and generally offers more accessible price points. Both share the same civic spirit and the Germantown Avenue commercial corridor.
The two neighborhoods sit side by side and share the Germantown Avenue corridor, but they differ on price and feel. Chestnut Hill skews higher, with grander stone singles and a more polished commercial stretch. Mt Airy tends to be more accessible on price, with greater housing variety and a more eclectic, lived-in character. Many buyers look at both, and I cover Chestnut Hill as well, so I can walk you through the trade-offs.
I live in Mt Airy — I’m a homeowner here, and this is my home market.
Living and working in the same neighborhood provides a particular kind of familiarity. I know the market here well, and I’m happy to share what I know if you’re thinking about buying or selling in Mt Airy.
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