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$203,244$209 / 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 93How 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 $39,900 on Oct 28, 2004

2453 S AMERICAN ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
2
Beds
1
Baths
972 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.
687 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.
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

$203K
$190K low$217K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$39,900 · Oct 28, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,689 (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.$199,600 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$159,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$192,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$199,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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

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
George W. Sharswood SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Horace Furness High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19148These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.51,929
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,497 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,667
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,666
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

2453 S American 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 Philadelphia 19148
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Whitman

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19148

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

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$135K$607K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Philadelphia 19148.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19148

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19148.

Estimated value$203,244
CheaperTypical $253,387Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$209
CheaperTypical $229Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area972 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,108 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size687 ft²
SmallerTypical 784 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 2453 S American St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhitmanPhiladelphia 19148Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$203,24429% of homes23% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20951% of homes38% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than972 ft²31% of homes27% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than687 ft²24% of homes22% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than192084% of homes50% of homes29% of homes

About 2453 S American St

How much is 2453 S American St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2453 S American St, Philadelphia, PA is $203,244 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $189,675 to $216,813. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2453 S American St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

2453 S American St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Oct 28, 2004 for $39,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2453 S American St, Philadelphia, PA?

2453 S American St, Philadelphia, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 972 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 2453 S American St, Philadelphia, PA built?

2453 S American St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2453 S American St, Philadelphia, PA?

2453 S American St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to George W. Sharswood School (elementary), rated D; Horace Furness 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 2453 S American St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19148?

Among the 19,823 homes in Philadelphia 19148, it is worth more than 23% of them ($203,244 against a typical $253,387), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($209 against a typical $229), it is bigger than 27% of them (972 ft² against a typical 1,108 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (687 ft² against a typical 784 ft²) and it is newer than 50% of them (1920 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 46% 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 2453 S American St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2453 S American St, Philadelphia, PA was $2,689. The county assessed it at $199,600.

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