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$241,493$196 / 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 92How 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 $240,000 on Feb 24, 2026

242 SENECA ST

ESSINGTON, PA 19029
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,229 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$241K
$222K low$261K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$240,000 · Feb 24, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,585 (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.$138,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,670
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$104,830
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$138,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$138,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyDELAWARE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
HeatingThe type of heating system 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
Tinicum SchoolC
Elementary · Grades 1–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Interboro High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Interboro School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19029These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,109
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,395 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,244
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,230
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

242 Seneca 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 77% of homes in Delaware County
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Delaware County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Delaware County
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Essington 19029
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Essington 19029

What homes are worth in Essington 19029

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

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$137K$402K

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Essington 19029.

How it measures up in Essington 19029

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Essington 19029.

Estimated value$241,493
CheaperTypical $257,850Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$196
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,229 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,304 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 242 Seneca St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssington 19029Delaware County
Estimated valuepricier than$241,49339% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19660% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,229 ft²41% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac66% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than196580% of homes75% of homes

About 242 Seneca St

How much is 242 Seneca St, Essington, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Seneca St, Essington, PA is $241,493 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $222,019 to $260,967. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Seneca St, Essington, PA last sell?

242 Seneca St, Essington, PA last sold on Feb 24, 2026 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Seneca St, Essington, PA?

242 Seneca St, Essington, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,229 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 242 Seneca St, Essington, PA built?

242 Seneca St, Essington, PA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Seneca St, Essington, PA?

242 Seneca St, Essington, PA is assigned to Tinicum School (elementary), rated C; Interboro High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Interboro School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Seneca St, Essington, PA compare to other homes in Essington 19029?

Among the 1,549 homes in Essington 19029, it is worth more than 39% of them ($241,493 against a typical $257,850), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($196 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,229 ft² against a typical 1,304 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1965 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Delaware County, it is worth more than 23% 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 242 Seneca St, Essington, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Seneca St, Essington, PA was $4,585. The county assessed it at $138,500.

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