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Last sold for $280,000 on Jan 14, 2005

248 RICHMOND ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,451 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.
2,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$280,000 · Jan 14, 2005
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$182,000
WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK · 4.97% 1 · recorded Mar 4, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,218 (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.$625,500 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$125,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$500,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$658,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$625,500

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.Duplex Single
CountyPHILADELPHIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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
Adaire Alexander SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Penn Treaty High SchoolC-
High · Grades 6–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19125These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,068
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15,339 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,790
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,146
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.Absentee owner
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

248 Richmond 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.

  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Philadelphia 19125
  • Older than 87% of homes in Philadelphia County

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19125

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19125.

Living area2,451 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,336 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 915 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 248 Richmond St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFishtownPhiladelphia 19125Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than2,451 ft²92% of homes91% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,000 ft²93% of homes95% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than191535% of homes47% of homes13% of homes

About 248 Richmond St

When did 248 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

248 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Jan 14, 2005 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 248 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA?

248 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,451 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 248 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA built?

248 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 248 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA?

248 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Adaire Alexander School (elementary), rated A-; Penn Treaty High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Philadelphia City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 248 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19125?

Among the 11,650 homes in Philadelphia 19125, it is bigger than 91% of them (2,451 ft² against a typical 1,336 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 915 ft²) and it is newer than 47% of them (1915 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 248 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 248 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA was $9,218. The county assessed it at $625,500.

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