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$625,626$300 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $250,000 on Feb 23, 2015

1235 S 8TH ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
0
Baths
2,082 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
964 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$626K
$577K low$674K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Feb 23, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,018 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$344,600 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$68,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$275,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$358,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$344,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyPHILADELPHIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Vare-Washington SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Horace Furness High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19147These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,711
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24,684 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,472
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,361
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

1235 S 8th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Philadelphia County

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19147

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$233K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Philadelphia 19147.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19147

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19147.

Estimated value$625,626
CheaperTypical $495,408Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$300
CheaperTypical $353Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area2,082 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size964 ft²
SmallerTypical 871 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 1235 S 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePassayunk SquarePhiladelphia 19147Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$625,62688% of homes69% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30039% of homes24% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than2,082 ft²85% of homes76% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than964 ft²68% of homes62% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than191538% of homes36% of homes13% of homes

About 1235 S 8th St

How much is 1235 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1235 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA is $625,626 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $577,365 to $673,887. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1235 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

1235 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Feb 23, 2015 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1235 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA?

1235 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA has 2,082 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 1235 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA built?

1235 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1235 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA?

1235 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Vare-Washington School (elementary), rated C-; Horace Furness High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Philadelphia City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1235 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19147?

Among the 14,625 homes in Philadelphia 19147, it is worth more than 69% of them ($625,626 against a typical $495,408), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($300 against a typical $353), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,082 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (964 ft² against a typical 871 ft²) and it is newer than 36% of them (1915 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 94% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1235 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1235 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA was $5,018. The county assessed it at $344,600.

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