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$272,234$144 / 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 88How 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 $155,000 on Aug 23, 2006

1938 S 15TH ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
0
Baths
1,896 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.
930 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$272K
$240K low$305K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Aug 23, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,799 (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.$377,100 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,420
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$301,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$342,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$377,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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(3)

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
Stephen Girard Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Universal Institute Charter School at VareC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Universal Audenried Charter High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Universal Vare Charter School

Neighborhood · ZIP 19145These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,859
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,354 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,614
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,214
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°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

1938 S 15th 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 66% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Snyder / Passyunk West
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Snyder / Passyunk West
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Snyder / Passyunk West

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19145

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

This home
$135K$728K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Philadelphia 19145.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19145

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19145.

Estimated value$272,234
CheaperTypical $254,927Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$144
CheaperTypical $217Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,136 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size930 ft²
SmallerTypical 871 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 1938 S 15th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSnyder / Passyunk WestPhiladelphia 19145Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$272,23465% of homes57% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1446% of homes6% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,896 ft²96% of homes91% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than930 ft²70% of homes56% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than192096% of homes68% of homes28% of homes

About 1938 S 15th St

How much is 1938 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1938 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA is $272,234 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $239,602 to $304,866. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1938 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

1938 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Aug 23, 2006 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1938 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA?

1938 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA has 1,896 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 1938 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA built?

1938 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1938 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA?

1938 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Stephen Girard Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Universal Institute Charter School at Vare (middle), rated C-; Universal Audenried Charter High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Universal Vare Charter School. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1938 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19145?

Among the 17,331 homes in Philadelphia 19145, it is worth more than 57% of them ($272,234 against a typical $254,927), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($144 against a typical $217), it is bigger than 91% of them (1,896 ft² against a typical 1,136 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (930 ft² against a typical 871 ft²) and it is newer than 68% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 66% 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 1938 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1938 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA was $4,799. The county assessed it at $377,100.

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