Comprehensive price trends, days-to-sell data, and asking vs. sold price analysis based on verified ADN marketplace transactions — the most complete Cessna 172 Skyhawk market data available.
Average closed sale prices per quarter from verified Cessna 172 Skyhawk transactions in the ADN database. Asking prices excluded — closed sales only.
How long Cessna 172 Skyhawks typically sit on the market before closing. Lower numbers indicate stronger buyer demand.
Historical annual sold averages compared with today’s asking average. The asking series is a current reference, not historical asking prices.
All prices reflect closed transactions only.
| Quarter | Avg Sold Price | Change | Units Sold | Avg Days to Sell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $123,211 | ↓ 3.5% | 30 | 179 days |
| Q2 2026 | $127,646 | ↓ 8.8% | 52 | 74 days |
| Q1 2026 | $139,916 | ↑ 23.3% | 22 | 112 days |
| Q4 2025 | $113,485 | ↑ 11.2% | 24 | 120 days |
| Q3 2025 | $102,036 | ↓ 9.3% | 22 | 172 days |
| Q2 2025 | $112,454 | ↓ 0.7% | 23 | 142 days |
| Q1 2025 | $113,212 | ↓ 8.1% | 17 | 109 days |
| Q4 2024 | $123,218 | — | 30 | 100 days |
How average sale prices vary across different production eras of the Cessna 172 Skyhawk. Useful for comparing early vs. late models within the same type.
| Year Range | Avg Sold Price | Units Sold | Avg Days to Sell |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956-1965 | $53,741 | 485 | 114 days |
| 1966-1975 | $73,279 | 1,063 | 119 days |
| 1976-1985 | $81,933 | 962 | 120 days |
| 1986-1995 | $119,640 | 5 | 37 days |
| 1996-2005 | $134,797 | 364 | 109 days |
| 2006-2010 | $190,125 | 132 | 105 days |
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk report includes 3,164 recorded sales in the filtered historical dataset, with an average recorded sold price of $85,095.
The 10th–90th percentile price range is $31,900 to $159,999. This is a historical range, not a valuation of an individual aircraft; production year, condition, equipment, and sale date affect comparability.
Trailing 12 Months: the average recorded sold price is $126,060 across 128 qualifying sales, with an average of 114 days from listing to recorded sale.
Average recorded sold prices are 11% higher in the trailing 12 months compared with the preceding 12 months. Changes in the mix of aircraft sold can affect this comparison.
There are currently 307 active listings for this aircraft type, with an average asking price of $160,368 among listings with qualifying published prices.
Current asking prices are 27.2% above avg sold. Asking and sold averages describe different aircraft and periods; the gap is not a measured discount or a recommended offer.
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The difference between these averages does not measure a negotiated discount. Aircraft mix and reporting periods differ.
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