The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19072 sells for about $879,000, or $441 per square foot.
Prices are down 18.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 31 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,896 a month.
ZIP 19072 — Narberth
The 19072 housing market is highly competitive with a median sale price of $1,173,784. Market data for rent, tax rates, and specific demographic breakdowns are not currently published at the ZIP level. The area remains a stable, high-demand residential enclave on the Philadelphia Main Line.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a historic, walkable community with excellent school access and a direct transit link to Philadelphia.
Median prices moved down 18.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 31 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 2.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 19072, Montgomery County PA
The area is served by the highly regarded Lower Merion School District, known for its strong academic performance and comprehensive extracurricular offerings.
The area is a mature, historic residential community on the Philadelphia Main Line with limited new development space, focusing primarily on residential infill and historic preservation.
Property taxes are assessed at the county and local borough levels; specific effective rates for this ZIP are not determinable from current public datasets.
Residents benefit from direct access to the SEPTA Regional Rail line, providing a convenient commute into Center City Philadelphia.
The area features local parks such as Narbrook Park and is within close proximity to the extensive shopping, dining, and recreational amenities of the Philadelphia Main Line.
The rental market is characterized by high demand due to the area's proximity to Philadelphia and its status as a desirable residential enclave.
The local economy is primarily residential, with residents largely employed in the broader Philadelphia metropolitan area's professional, educational, and healthcare sectors.
The area is well-connected via the SEPTA Regional Rail system and major arterial roads leading into Philadelphia.
Development is largely constrained by the borough's historic character and established residential density.
Parcels are subject to Montgomery County, Narberth Borough, and Lower Merion School District tax levies.
Data not available at ZCTA level in current source.
A historic park and residential district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 33.5% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $1,173,784 (33.5% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $1,173,784 (+33.5% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.