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$112,497$99 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $30,000 on Jun 9, 1987

237 W SPENCER AVE

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,140 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.
1,050 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
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

$112K
$98K low$127K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Jun 9, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,203 (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.$157,400 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$126,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$157,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$157,400

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)
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
James R. Lowell Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Grover Washington, Jr. Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Samuel Fels High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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%

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How this home compares

237 W Spencer Ave 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 93% of homes in Olney
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Olney
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Olney

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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This home is worth more than 12% 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$112,497
CheaperTypical $158,938Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size1,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 237 W Spencer Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOlneyPhiladelphia 19120Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$112,4977% of homes12% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$999% of homes15% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,140 ft²38% of homes35% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,050 ft²21% of homes21% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than193538% of homes45% of homes58% of homes

About 237 W Spencer Ave

How much is 237 W Spencer Ave, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 237 W Spencer Ave, Philadelphia, PA is $112,497 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $97,976 to $127,018. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 237 W Spencer Ave, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

237 W Spencer Ave, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Jun 9, 1987 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 237 W Spencer Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

237 W Spencer Ave, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,140 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 237 W Spencer Ave, Philadelphia, PA built?

237 W Spencer Ave, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 237 W Spencer Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

237 W Spencer Ave, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to James R. Lowell Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Grover Washington, Jr. Middle School (middle), rated B-; Samuel Fels 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 237 W Spencer Ave, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19120?

Among the 20,037 homes in Philadelphia 19120, it is worth more than 12% of them ($112,497 against a typical $158,938), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($99 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,140 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (1,050 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²) and it is newer than 45% of them (1935 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 18% 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 W Spencer Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 237 W Spencer Ave, Philadelphia, PA was $2,203. The county assessed it at $157,400.

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