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$104,643$80 / 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 85How 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
Last sold for $45,000 on Aug 5, 1991

252 W CLAPIER ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,302 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.
2,129 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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

$105K
$89K low$121K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,000 · Aug 5, 1991
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.$79,268
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$63,414
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.23%
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.$25,375
WACHOVIA BANK NA · R · recorded Jun 24, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,069 (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.$174,400 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$139,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$176,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$174,400

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.0.05
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
John B. Kelly Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolC
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Martin Luther King High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19144These 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.141
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 100.80

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.43,781
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,430 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,213
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,341
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

252 W Clapier 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 85% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Philadelphia 19144
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Philadelphia County

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19144

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

This home
$59K$625K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Philadelphia 19144.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19144

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19144.

Estimated value$104,643
CheaperTypical $174,536Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$80
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,302 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,516 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size2,129 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,786 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 252 W Clapier St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGermantownPhiladelphia 19144Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$104,64321% of homes19% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8017% of homes16% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,302 ft²40% of homes34% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,129 ft²64% of homes61% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than190033% of homes37% of homes6% of homes

About 252 W Clapier St

How much is 252 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 252 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA is $104,643 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $88,528 to $120,758. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 252 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

252 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Aug 5, 1991 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 252 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA?

252 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,302 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 252 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA built?

252 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 252 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA?

252 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to John B. Kelly Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Roosevelt Elementary School (middle), rated C; Martin Luther King High School (high), rated F. All sit in Philadelphia City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 252 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19144?

Among the 11,374 homes in Philadelphia 19144, it is worth more than 19% of them ($104,643 against a typical $174,536), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($80 against a typical $117), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,302 ft² against a typical 1,516 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (2,129 ft² against a typical 1,786 ft²) and it is newer than 37% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 15% 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 252 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 252 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA was $1,069. The county assessed it at $174,400.

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