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$116,996$115 / 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 94How 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

256 SPARKS ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120
3
Beds
1
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.
1928
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

$117K
$110K low$124K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$736 (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.$153,500 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$122,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$152,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$153,500

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.0.02
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%

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How this home compares

256 Sparks 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 91% of homes in Olney
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Olney
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Olney
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Olney
  • Older than 82% of homes in Philadelphia 19120

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19120

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

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$90K$259K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Philadelphia 19120.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19120

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

Estimated value$116,996
CheaperTypical $159,951Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$115
CheaperTypical $133Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

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 built1928
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 256 Sparks St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOlneyPhiladelphia 19120Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$116,9969% of homes13% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11524% of homes28% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,020 ft²9% of homes9% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,050 ft²21% of homes21% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than192819% of homes18% of homes52% of homes

About 256 Sparks St

How much is 256 Sparks St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Sparks St, Philadelphia, PA is $116,996 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $109,988 to $124,004. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Sparks St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

256 Sparks St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Apr 19, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Sparks St, Philadelphia, PA?

256 Sparks St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,020 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 256 Sparks St, Philadelphia, PA built?

256 Sparks St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 Sparks St, Philadelphia, PA?

256 Sparks 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 256 Sparks St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19120?

Among the 20,037 homes in Philadelphia 19120, it is worth more than 13% of them ($116,996 against a typical $159,951), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($115 against a typical $133), 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 18% of them (1928 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 18% 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 256 Sparks St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Sparks St, Philadelphia, PA was $736. The county assessed it at $153,500.

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