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$96,268$73 / 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 92How 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

257 W CLAPIER ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,314 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.
1,185 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.
1
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

$96K
$88K low$104K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$875 (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.$163,900 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,780
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$162,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$163,900

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.0.03
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 · 0.2 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%

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How this home compares

257 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 86% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Philadelphia 19144
  • 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.

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$59K$634K

This home is worth more than 21% 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$96,268
CheaperTypical $148,484Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$73
CheaperTypical $111Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,314 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size1,185 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,786 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 257 W Clapier St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGermantownPhiladelphia 19144Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$96,26822% of homes21% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7314% of homes13% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,314 ft²41% of homes36% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,185 ft²25% of homes22% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than190033% of homes36% of homes6% of homes

About 257 W Clapier St

How much is 257 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA is $96,268 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $88,147 to $104,389. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

257 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on May 19, 1988, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA?

257 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,314 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 257 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA built?

257 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA?

257 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 257 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19144?

Among the 11,352 homes in Philadelphia 19144, it is worth more than 21% of them ($96,268 against a typical $148,484), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($73 against a typical $111), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,314 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (1,185 ft² against a typical 1,786 ft²) and it is newer than 36% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 14% 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 257 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 257 W Clapier St, Philadelphia, PA was $875. The county assessed it at $163,900.

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