Fishtown
Fishtown has undergone one of the most dramatic transformations in Philadelphia real estate over the past decade — from a working-class industrial neighborhood along the Delaware River to one of the city's most sought-after destinations for young professionals, artists, and buyers priced out of Northern Liberties and Graduate Hospital. The neighborhood runs from Girard Avenue north to Lehigh Avenue between the Delaware River and Front Street.
With 3,212 closed sales over 6.5 years — the highest volume of any neighborhood in this directory — Fishtown is Center City's most active market. At a $390K median and 20-day DOM, it occupies a sweet spot between affordability and desirability that continues to attract first-time buyers, investors, and families seeking more space than they can find in South Philadelphia.
Product here is predominantly fee-simple townhomes and rowhomes — named condo buildings exist but are the minority. Susquehanna Avenue commands the neighborhood's highest street median at $506K, while Memphis Street (134 sales, the highest-volume street in the dataset) anchors the mid-market at $330K. Thompson, Dauphin, and Berks Streets all trade between $400–475K with sub-25-day DOMs.
Data from 3,442 residential listings in Fishtown · Jan 2020 – Jul 2026
| Street | Median Sold | Median DOM | Sales (6.5yr) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Ave | $506,000 | 20 days | 122 | Highest median in neighborhood |
| Berks St | $474,900 | 24 days | 89 | Strong mid-premium |
| Thompson St | $416,000 | 16 days | 108 | Fast-moving corridor |
| Dauphin St | $399,900 | 13 days | 82 | Fastest-moving street |
| Cedar St | $347,450 | 27 days | 85 | Consistent mid-market |
| Tulip St | $334,000 | 18 days | 112 | High volume, affordable |
| Memphis St | $330,000 | 24 days | 134 | Highest volume street in dataset |
| Sepviva St | $309,500 | 28 days | 85 | Entry-level corridor |
Source: BRIGHT MLS via Venture Philly Group · Jan 2020 – Jul 2026
- Fishtown has 3,212 closed sales over 6.5 years — the highest volume of any neighborhood in this directory by a wide margin. Comp coverage is excellent and appraisals rarely come in low. This is a liquid, well-supported market.
- Candy Factory Lofts had a 4-day median DOM — the fastest of any named building in the entire directory. This is a boutique industrial conversion with authentic loft character and a buyer pool that knows exactly what it wants.
- Memphis Street (134 sales) is the highest-volume street in our entire 6.5-year dataset across all neighborhoods. At $330K median it's also the most affordable high-volume corridor — a strong entry-level market with demonstrated resale liquidity.
- The 98.2% list-to-sale ratio is the joint-highest in the directory alongside Graduate Hospital. Sellers here receive nearly full asking price on average. Pricing above market is punished quickly — homes that sit go stale fast in an active market.
- Fishtown's $390K median with a 20-day DOM makes it the best value-for-speed trade-off in the directory. Graduate Hospital is faster but $195K more expensive. Fishtown gives buyers time and value without sacrificing market strength.
- Susquehanna Avenue at $506K is Fishtown's premium corridor — blocks here have been steadily appreciating as restaurant and retail development along the Girard and Frankford corridors drives demand northward into the neighborhood.