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$181,770$303 / 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 47How 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

2838 AMBER ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
2
Beds
1
Baths
600 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.
516 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$182K
$86K low$278K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$873 (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.$77,700 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,540
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$62,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$77,700

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.0.01
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.

M
Memphis Street Academy Charter at J.P. JonesF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Frances E. Willard SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
H
Kensington High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19134These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.33%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.56,032
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14,831 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,302
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$53,469
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

2838 Amber 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 more than 72% of homes in Philadelphia 19134
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Philadelphia 19134
  • Among the smallest homes in Kensington
  • Among the smallest lots in Philadelphia 19134
  • Older than 71% of homes in Philadelphia County

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19134

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

This home
$38K$365K

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Philadelphia 19134.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19134

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19134.

Estimated value$181,770
CheaperTypical $105,910Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$303
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,080 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size516 ft²
SmallerTypical 915 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 2838 Amber St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKensingtonPhiladelphia 19134Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$181,77037% of homes72% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30385% of homesalmost all homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than600 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than516 ft²3% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192066% of homes64% of homes29% of homes

About 2838 Amber St

How much is 2838 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2838 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA is $181,770 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $85,601 to $277,939. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2838 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

2838 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Dec 29, 1988, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2838 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA?

2838 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 600 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 2838 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA built?

2838 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2838 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA?

2838 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Memphis Street Academy Charter at J.P. Jones (middle), rated F; Frances E. Willard School (elementary), rated F; Kensington 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 2838 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19134?

Among the 21,173 homes in Philadelphia 19134, it is worth more than 72% of them ($181,770 against a typical $105,910), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($303 against a typical $94), it is bigger than almost none of them (600 ft² against a typical 1,080 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (516 ft² against a typical 915 ft²) and it is newer than 64% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 39% 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 2838 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2838 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA was $873. The county assessed it at $77,700.

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