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$982,175$256 / 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 89How 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

243 RACE ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
0
Baths
3,840 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.
1,077 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$982K
$870K low$1.1M high
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.$982,175
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$785,740

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,767 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,083,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$216,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$866,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,083,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,083,500

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.0.03
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(1)

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
General George A. McCall SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Benjamin Franklin High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19106These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.77

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,032
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,747 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$118,203
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$161,165
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

243 Race 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 98% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Philadelphia 19106
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Olde City
  • Older than 71% of homes in Philadelphia County

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19106

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

This home
$31K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Philadelphia 19106.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19106

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19106.

Estimated value$982,175
CheaperTypical $407,355Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$256
CheaperTypical $407Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area3,840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,131 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size1,077 ft²
SmallerTypical 915 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 243 Race St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOlde CityPhiladelphia 19106Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$982,17590% of homes80% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25610% of homes6% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than3,840 ft²95% of homes94% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,077 ft²72% of homes60% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than192059% of homes37% of homes29% of homes

About 243 Race St

How much is 243 Race St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 243 Race St, Philadelphia, PA is $982,175 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $870,484 to $1,093,866. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 243 Race St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

243 Race St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 243 Race St, Philadelphia, PA?

243 Race St, Philadelphia, PA has 3,840 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 243 Race St, Philadelphia, PA built?

243 Race St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 243 Race St, Philadelphia, PA?

243 Race St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to General George A. McCall School (elementary), rated A+; Benjamin Franklin 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 243 Race St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19106?

Among the 5,772 homes in Philadelphia 19106, it is worth more than 80% of them ($982,175 against a typical $407,355), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($256 against a typical $407), it is bigger than 94% of them (3,840 ft² against a typical 1,131 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (1,077 ft² against a typical 915 ft²) and it is newer than 37% of them (1920 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 98% 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 243 Race St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Race St, Philadelphia, PA was $13,767. The county assessed it at $1,083,500.

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