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$561,082$304 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $565,000 on Jan 15, 2025

1617 WHARTON ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,848 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.
1,120 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.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$561K
$520K low$602K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$565,000 · Jan 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,570 (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.$564,100 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$112,820
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$451,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$559,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$564,100

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)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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

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

E
G. W. Childs SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
South Philadelphia High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19146These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.77

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.41,021
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22,580 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,411
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$126,498
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

1617 Wharton 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 Point Breeze
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Point Breeze
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Point Breeze
  • Older than 88% of homes in Point Breeze

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19146

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

This home
$130K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Philadelphia 19146.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19146

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19146.

Estimated value$561,082
CheaperTypical $405,022Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$304
CheaperTypical $305Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,848 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,283 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 828 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 1617 Wharton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePoint BreezePhiladelphia 19146Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$561,08294% of homes70% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30479% of homes50% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,848 ft²84% of homes79% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,120 ft²86% of homes83% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than191512% of homes18% of homes13% of homes

About 1617 Wharton St

How much is 1617 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1617 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA is $561,082 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $520,225 to $601,939. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1617 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

1617 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Jan 15, 2025 for $565,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1617 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA?

1617 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,848 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 1617 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA built?

1617 Wharton 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 1617 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA?

1617 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to G. W. Childs School (elementary), rated D-; South Philadelphia High School (high), rated F. All sit in Philadelphia City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1617 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19146?

Among the 18,538 homes in Philadelphia 19146, it is worth more than 70% of them ($561,082 against a typical $405,022), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($304 against a typical $305), it is bigger than 79% of them (1,848 ft² against a typical 1,283 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 828 ft²) and it is newer than 18% of them (1915 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 92% 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 1617 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1617 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA was $3,570. The county assessed it at $564,100.

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