Somerton PA Homes for Sale

Somerton is the far northern corner of Philadelphia, where the city meets Bucks County, and it has more detached sales than twins. The figures on this page come from Bright MLS sales that listing agents placed in the Somerton neighborhood. Philadelphia neighborhood lines are informal, so a handful of nearby sales tagged with a neighboring name or simply Philadelphia are not counted here. See the Philadelphia community page for the citywide picture.

What the Somerton Numbers Mean

Somerton had 87 sales in the six months through September at a $418,600 median. Half went under contract within 7 days, the average took 23, and homes sold for an average of 98.8 percent of list price. Of those sales, 28 closed above list and 16 closed right at it. As of early October, 32 homes were for sale and 17 were under contract.

Somerton is a detached market first. Detached homes were 43 of the 87 sales at a $480,000 median and about 2,066 square feet, and they went under contract in a median of 6 days. Twins were 38 sales at a $397,500 median. Both types moved at the same 6 day median, so the price gap is about size, not demand.

By bedroom count, two bedroom homes closed at a $312,500 median, three bedrooms at $400,000, and four bedrooms at $512,000. Most Somerton homes sold with three bedrooms, which makes those the easiest to price from recent sales.

Where Somerton Prices Land

By price, 2 sold under $200,000, 5 sold between $200,000 and $299,999, 25 sold between $300,000 and $399,999, 37 sold between $400,000 and $499,999 and 18 sold at $500,000 or more. The $400,000 to $499,999 range held 37 of the 87 sales, so that is where most buyers in Somerton are shopping.

Where Is Somerton? County, City, and ZIP

Somerton sits at the northern tip of the Far Northeast, inside the City and County of Philadelphia, on the city line with Bucks County. Nearly every Somerton sale carries the 19116 ZIP code. Byberry Road, Bustleton Avenue and Philmont Avenue are the main roads.

Somerton is a neighborhood, not a municipality. There is one city tax bill, one school district and no township line to check. Where Somerton ends and the next neighborhood begins is informal, so we used the MLS neighborhood label for these numbers.

What Is It Like to Live in Somerton, PA?

Of the 87 homes sold, 75 had a basement and 57 had a garage. The median home was built in 1961 and has about 1,554 square feet.

Somerton station on SEPTA’s West Trenton Line runs into Center City. Shopping runs along Bustleton Avenue and Byberry Road. Feasterville and Huntingdon Valley, just over the county lines, are a short drive away.

Streets and Home Types in Somerton

Somerton does not have named subdivisions the way a suburban township does. The market sorts itself by home type instead, and each type has its own buyer.

Detached Homes

Detached homes are the largest group, 43 sales at a $480,000 median. Split levels lead, followed by colonials and ranchers, and 34 of the 43 had a garage. Three and four bedroom homes are close to even here. Sales came from streets like Sanford, Burgess, Selma and Bernita. The top sale was a 2005 colonial on Proctor Road at $779,900.

Twins

Twins made up 38 sales at a $397,500 median and about 1,440 square feet, and nine of them had four bedrooms. Tomlinson Road, Parlin, Jeanes and London were among the sources of sales.

Condominiums

Condominiums are a small slice of Somerton, four sales at a $208,750 median along Byberry Road, Bustleton Avenue and Philmont Avenue.

What Kinds of Homes Are for Sale in Somerton?

As of early October, 32 Somerton homes were for sale: 16 twins, eight detached homes, six condominiums, one rowhome and one end of row home. The median asking price was $402,500, about $16,100 below the six month closed median.

New Construction in Somerton

Somerton is built out. None of the 87 closed sales was marked new construction, and there is no builder community here. Buyers who want a new home usually look at the new construction communities we track in the suburbs.

School District of Philadelphia

Every home in Somerton is in the School District of Philadelphia, which receives part of each city real estate tax bill. School assignments come from the district by address and can change, so check with the district for a specific home.

What Buyers Should Know Right Now

Bring your best number on a well priced detached home. Half went under contract within 6 days. Four bedroom homes closed at a $512,000 median, so a four bedroom twin can be a way into the neighborhood for less. Most Somerton homes date to the early 1960s, so budget for updates.

What Sellers Should Know Right Now

Bedrooms drive Somerton prices. Three bedroom homes closed at a $400,000 median and four bedrooms at $512,000, a gap of $112,000. Make sure your listing shows every bedroom clearly. Of the 87 sales, 28 closed above list, so a sharp price still draws competition. Our guide to selling your Somerton home covers pricing, timing, and how a cash offer compares to listing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Somerton PA Homes for Sale

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Looking at nearby neighborhoods too? See our guides to Bustleton and Fox Chase. See every Somerton home for sale, or call us at 267-458-2438. Let’s talk.