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$52,557$44 / 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 76How 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 $16,500 on Jun 27, 1983

1517 ROWAN ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,200 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.
1,483 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$53K
$40K low$65K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$16,500 · Jun 27, 1983

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,230 (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.$94,600 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$75,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$94,600

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.0.03
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Edward T. Steel SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Mastery Charter School at GratzC+
High · Grades 7–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19140These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.34%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,376
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15,879 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$32,061
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$46,346
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

1517 Rowan 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 less than 98% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Philadelphia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Nicetown

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19140

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

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$41K$235K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Philadelphia 19140.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19140

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19140.

Estimated value$52,557
CheaperTypical $93,680Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$44
CheaperTypical $78Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,186 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size1,483 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,045 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 1517 Rowan St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNicetownPhiladelphia 19140Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$52,55720% of homes8% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$447% of homes3% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²56% of homes54% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,483 ft²84% of homes83% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than193058% of homes54% of homes55% of homes

About 1517 Rowan St

How much is 1517 Rowan St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1517 Rowan St, Philadelphia, PA is $52,557 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $40,153 to $64,960. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1517 Rowan St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

1517 Rowan St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Jun 27, 1983 for $16,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1517 Rowan St, Philadelphia, PA?

1517 Rowan St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 1517 Rowan St, Philadelphia, PA built?

1517 Rowan St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1517 Rowan St, Philadelphia, PA?

1517 Rowan St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Edward T. Steel School (elementary), rated C; Mastery Charter School at Gratz (high), rated C+. All sit in Philadelphia City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1517 Rowan St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19140?

Among the 18,341 homes in Philadelphia 19140, it is worth more than 8% of them ($52,557 against a typical $93,680), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($44 against a typical $78), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,186 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (1,483 ft² against a typical 1,045 ft²) and it is newer than 54% of them (1930 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 2% 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 1517 Rowan St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1517 Rowan St, Philadelphia, PA was $1,230. The county assessed it at $94,600.

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