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 (Jun 2026) | $515,000 |
|---|---|
| Typical price range | $400,000–$645,000 |
| Homes listed (Jun 2026) | 42 |
| Homes sold (Jun 2026) | 21 |
| Pended (Jun 2026) | 16 |
| Listed volume (Jun 2026) | $24.6M |
| Sold volume (Jun 2026) | $13.3M |
| Listed median (Jun 2026) | $494,950 |
| Average days on market | 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 39 | $23.3M | $500k | 18 | 19 | $9.4M | $425k | 24 days |
| Jun '26 | 42 | $24.6M | $495k | 16 | 21 | $13.3M | $515k | 17 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 21 sales in June, with a median of $515,000 — a step up from May’s $425,000, lifted by a heavier mix of higher-end closings. Most activity fell between roughly $400,000 and $645,000, with the range running from $154,000 at the floor to $1,925,000 at the ceiling, reflecting the architectural variety from rowhouses to detached stone singles.
The average time on market in June was 17 days, down from 24 in May — a brisk pace as spring inventory cleared. Well-priced, well-presented homes continued to go under agreement within their first few weeks.
Inventory kept building: homes on the market reached 86 at the end of June, up from 79 at the end of May and the highest reading of the past year — about 4.5 months of supply at the current sales pace. More sellers are coming to market as summer opens, giving buyers a wider set of options 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 June 2026 was 78, in the Slow tier — down sharply from 89 in May 2026 and from 92 a year prior. The eleven-point drop marks a clear reversal of the spring reactivation: buyer urgency that had built through April and May receded faster than seasonal norms would predict. Demand eased across every segment. Condos still run hottest — both entry-level and luxury condos remain above the Steady threshold — but they came well off May’s peaks, while single-family and townhouse demand pulled back broadly.
Source: Bright MLS T3 Home Demand Index · homedemandindex.com · All 30 data points sourced from monthly report pages.
As of June 2026, the median closed price in Mt Airy was approximately $515,000 across 21 sales, up from May’s $425,000. Most June activity fell between roughly $400,000 and $645,000, with the range stretching from $154,000 at the floor to $1,925,000 at the ceiling.
In June 2026, homes in Mt Airy sold in an average of 17 days, down from 24 in May. Priced and presented well, homes continue to move within their first few 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 June 2026 median sat around $515,000, with most homes selling between roughly $400,000 and $645,000, and well-priced homes often sell within a few 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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