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$123,686$114 / 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 80How 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 $10,700 on Nov 15, 2010

237 S 55TH ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,088 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.
850 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
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

$124K
$99K low$148K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$10,700 · Nov 15, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,900 (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.$133,400 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$106,720
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$135,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$133,400

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)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Global Leadership Academy Southwest at HueyF
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
William L. Sayre High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19139These 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.150
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 100.83

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,811
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20,838 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,977
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,361
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.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

237 S 55th 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 79% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Philadelphia 19139
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Philadelphia 19139
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Philadelphia 19139

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19139

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

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$55K$447K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Philadelphia 19139.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19139

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19139.

Estimated value$123,686
CheaperTypical $124,000Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$114
CheaperTypical $100Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,088 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,272 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size850 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 237 S 55th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePhiladelphia 19139Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$123,68650% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11467% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,088 ft²23% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than850 ft²11% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than192593% of homes51% of homes

About 237 S 55th St

How much is 237 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 237 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA is $123,686 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $99,408 to $147,964. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 237 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

237 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Nov 15, 2010 for $10,700, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 237 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA?

237 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,088 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 237 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA built?

237 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 237 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA?

237 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Global Leadership Academy Southwest at Huey (elementary), rated F; William L. Sayre 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 237 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19139?

Among the 14,319 homes in Philadelphia 19139, it is worth more than 50% of them ($123,686 against a typical $124,000), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($114 against a typical $100), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,088 ft² against a typical 1,272 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (850 ft² against a typical 1,133 ft²) and it is newer than 93% of them (1925 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 21% 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 237 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 237 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA was $1,900. The county assessed it at $133,400.

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