Comprehensive price trends, days-to-sell data, and asking vs. sold price analysis based on verified ADN marketplace transactions — the most complete Swearingen-Fairchild Merlin market data available.
Average closed sale prices per quarter from verified Swearingen-Fairchild Merlin transactions in the ADN database. Asking prices excluded — closed sales only.
How long Swearingen-Fairchild Merlins 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 | $145,000 | — | 1 | 195 days |
| Q4 2024 | $359,000 | — | 1 | 631 days |
How average sale prices vary across different production eras of the Swearingen-Fairchild Merlin. Useful for comparing early vs. late models within the same type.
| Year Range | Avg Sold Price | Units Sold | Avg Days to Sell |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940-1949 | $80,200 | 7 | 199 days |
| 1960-1969 | $219,500 | 1 | 305 days |
| 1970-1979 | $481,396 | 25 | 227 days |
| 1980-1982 | $655,333 | 12 | 244 days |
The Swearingen-Fairchild Merlin report includes 58 recorded sales in the filtered historical dataset, with an average recorded sold price of $433,547.
The 10th–90th percentile price range is $59,950 to $795,000. 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 $145,000 across 1 qualifying sales, with an average of 195 days from listing to recorded sale.
Average recorded sold prices are 59.6% lower 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 4 active listings for this aircraft type, with an average asking price of $770,000 among listings with qualifying published prices.
Current asking prices are 431% 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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