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Last sold for $47,700 on Apr 13, 2005

255 ROSEMAR ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,020 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.
1,050 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$47,700 · Apr 13, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,188 (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.$156,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,260
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,040
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$156,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$156,300

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.0.02
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
James R. Lowell Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Grover Washington, Jr. Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Samuel Fels High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19120These 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.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.63,564
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18,754 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,228
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,671
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

255 Rosemar 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.

  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Olney
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Olney
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Olney

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19120

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19120.

Living area1,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size1,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 255 Rosemar St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOlneyPhiladelphia 19120Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than1,020 ft²9% of homes9% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,050 ft²20% of homes21% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than195398% of homes93% of homes76% of homes

About 255 Rosemar St

When did 255 Rosemar St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

255 Rosemar St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Apr 13, 2005 for $47,700, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 255 Rosemar St, Philadelphia, PA?

255 Rosemar St, Philadelphia, PA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,020 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 255 Rosemar St, Philadelphia, PA built?

255 Rosemar St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 255 Rosemar St, Philadelphia, PA?

255 Rosemar St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to James R. Lowell Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Grover Washington, Jr. Middle School (middle), rated B-; Samuel Fels 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 255 Rosemar St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19120?

Among the 20,037 homes in Philadelphia 19120, it is bigger than 9% of them (1,020 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (1,050 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²) and it is newer than 93% of them (1953 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 255 Rosemar St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Rosemar St, Philadelphia, PA was $2,188. The county assessed it at $156,300.

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