The  2025 Compass Ultra-Luxury Report has arrived. This is a comprehensive exploration of $10 million-plus home sales across the U.S., brought to you by the Compass Luxury Division. It features in-depth market analysis from Compass Chief Economist Mike Simonsen, combined with national ultra-luxury sales data and firsthand insights from Compass real estate professionals across the country. Together, these perspectives provide a clear view of the ultra-luxury market in 2025, forward-looking expectations for 2026, and the market-specific trends shaping luxury real estate nationwide.

If you’d like to learn more about the report or discuss the luxury market in greater detail, feel free to contact us. Our team offers valuable experience in luxury sales, and includes a vetted member of the Compass Sports & Entertainment Division, who specializes in serving high-profile clients with personalized service, advanced marketing and technology, deep market expertise, and complete discretion.

Some highlights from the report include key insights into our local luxury market:

SOUTH JERSEY

“As of mid-December 2025, 231 residential homes in South Jersey have sold for $2 million or more across the third and fourth quarters. Raise the price threshold to $4 million-plus, and just 53 have traded hands—and 51 of those are at the Jersey Shore, with only one in Haddonfield and one in Moorestown, two coveted suburbs just outside Philadelphia. Ultra-luxury in South Jersey is being led by the secondary home—the Shore property that becomes the backdrop for the moments that matter most.” NAOJI MORIUCHI

JERSEY SHORE

“The luxury market in Sea Isle City, NJ has remained resilient throughout 2025 and we’re expecting the same for 2026. A noticeable consistency on the island is that space is at a premium. Therefore, size has a direct correlation to demand and value. This need for gathering and entertaining space has created a new trend in homeowners and builders investing heavily in outdoor living space. A perfect example is 10 47th Street that sold in 2025. This house offered more living space both indoor and outdoor. The final sale price of $7.4 million is 15% above the highest sale ever recorded.” – DUSTIN LARICKS

“In 2025, Avalon and Stone Harbor’s ultra-luxury market continues to thrive amid robust demand and shifting preferences. Properties embody coastal sophistication, drawing discerning buyers seeking custom sanctuaries and visionary designs for making memories. Notable trends include bayfront homes outpacing oceanfront properties in volume, thanks to advantages like expansive lot sizes enabling unique living spaces and enhanced outdoor options. Emphasis remains on premium finishes and designer interiors. Our Compass teams lead this market segment with many clients using private sales, (see more information about Compass Private Exclusives) offering the privacy and exclusivity they seek while producing competitive prices.” – CRAIG WORTON

PHILADELPHIA

“The high-end market in Philadelphia is still reducing the past effects of the pandemic. We are seeing more and more buyers picking the city for the next stage of their lives. They drive the high end. The great properties have and will continue to sell. The market for what you would call a more commodity product will get hotter as the migration into the city picks up. We do a ton of high end deals and the majority of the buyers on our deals are downsizing or upsizing within the city. They are already here.” – ALON SELTZER

“Philadelphia’s ultra-luxury market operates with a sense of discretion and depth that sophisticated buyers appreciate. While our $10 million-plus sales are fewer than coastal markets, they are driven by substance—architectural pedigree, irreplaceable locations, and buyers who value legacy as much as lifestyle. In Philadelphia, ultra-luxury is defined less by spectacle and more by permanence.” – MARGAUX PELEGRIN

SUBURBAN PHILADELPHIA

“Suburban Philadelphia, especially the Main Line area, continues to draw buyers from all over the
country. With more people spending less time in the office and the ability to work remotely, the Philadelphia Suburbs offers a great alternative to the surrounding areas of New York City and Washington, D.C. Our centralized location and affordability make the Main Line a very desirable place to live. In 2025, high-end homes moved quickly, often in only days, especially anything turnkey, accessible, or on high acreage. I expect 2026 to look very similar: strong demand, limited inventory, increased relocation to our area, and buyers ready to act fast when the right home hits the market.” – MEGHAN CHORIN

“The Main Line ultra-luxury market saw a significant volume of high-value transactions in 2025, validating the region’s broad appeal. This strength is evidenced by my involvement across key segments – from representing the new custom enclave, Stoney Knoll, to facilitating luxury compounds and finding the right steward for sprawling historic estates. Exquisite land, unparalleled access, and world-class builders are matched by buyers seeking privacy, quality, and legacy all with amazing viewsheds. This is a community where it is a pleasure to live, to work, and to call the Main Line home.” – KAREN STRID