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$118,970$106 / 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 71How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $42,000 on Apr 23, 2003

228 RUBICAM ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,120 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.
910 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.
2
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

$119K
$85K low$153K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$42,000 · Apr 23, 2003
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$118,970
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$95,176

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$445 (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.$127,300 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,460
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$131,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$127,300

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

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

E
Andrew J. Morrison SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Olney High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19120These 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.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.63,564
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18,754 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,228
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,671
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

228 Rubicam 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 85% of homes in Philadelphia 19120
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Philadelphia 19120
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Logan
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Philadelphia 19120
  • Older than 67% of homes in Philadelphia 19120

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19120

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

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$76K$276K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Philadelphia 19120.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19120

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19120.

Estimated value$118,970
CheaperTypical $164,092Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$106
CheaperTypical $137Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size910 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 228 Rubicam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLoganPhiladelphia 19120Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$118,97048% of homes15% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10662% of homes21% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²27% of homes29% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than910 ft²12% of homes2% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than193041% of homes33% of homes55% of homes

About 228 Rubicam St

How much is 228 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA is $118,970 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $84,938 to $153,002. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

228 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Apr 23, 2003 for $42,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA?

228 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 228 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA built?

228 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 228 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA?

228 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Andrew J. Morrison School (elementary), rated C; Olney 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 228 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19120?

Among the 20,039 homes in Philadelphia 19120, it is worth more than 15% of them ($118,970 against a typical $164,092), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($106 against a typical $137), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (910 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²) and it is newer than 33% of them (1930 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 19% 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 228 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA was $445. The county assessed it at $127,300.

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