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TownhouseResidential
Last sold for $4,000 on Dec 5, 2000

2872 AMBER ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
3
Beds
1
Baths
784 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.
644 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.
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.$4,000 · Dec 5, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$630 (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.$27,100 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$27,100

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 · 0.6 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

2872 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.

  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Philadelphia County

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19134

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

Living area784 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size644 ft²
SmallerTypical 915 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 2872 Amber St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKensingtonPhiladelphia 19134Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than784 ft²9% of homes10% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than644 ft²10% of homes7% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than192066% of homes64% of homes29% of homes

About 2872 Amber St

When did 2872 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

2872 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Dec 5, 2000 for $4,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2872 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA?

2872 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 784 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 2872 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA built?

2872 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 2872 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA?

2872 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 2872 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19134?

Among the 21,173 homes in Philadelphia 19134, it is bigger than 10% of them (784 ft² against a typical 1,080 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (644 ft² against a typical 915 ft²) and it is newer than 64% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2872 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2872 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA was $630. The county assessed it at $27,100.

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