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$456,956$260 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $160,000 on Dec 23, 2014

420 WATKINS ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,755 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.
1,774 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$457K
$403K low$511K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · Dec 23, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,343 (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.$520,500 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$104,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$416,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$524,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$520,500

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.0.04
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Horace Furness High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Vare-Washington SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.5 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19148These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.51,929
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,497 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,667
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,666
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

420 Watkins 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 92% of homes in Philadelphia 19148
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Philadelphia 19148
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Philadelphia 19148
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Philadelphia 19148

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19148

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

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$135K$595K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Philadelphia 19148.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19148

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19148.

Estimated value$456,956
CheaperTypical $254,593Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$260
CheaperTypical $228Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,755 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,108 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size1,774 ft²
SmallerTypical 784 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 420 Watkins St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDickson NarrowsPhiladelphia 19148Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$456,95674% of homes92% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26054% of homes66% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,755 ft²63% of homes91% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,774 ft²95% of homes98% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than192577% of homes80% of homes52% of homes

About 420 Watkins St

How much is 420 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 420 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA is $456,956 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $403,185 to $510,727. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 420 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

420 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Dec 23, 2014 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 420 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA?

420 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,755 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 420 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA built?

420 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 420 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA?

420 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Horace Furness High School (high), rated D-; Vare-Washington School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Philadelphia City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 420 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19148?

Among the 19,824 homes in Philadelphia 19148, it is worth more than 92% of them ($456,956 against a typical $254,593), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($260 against a typical $228), it is bigger than 91% of them (1,755 ft² against a typical 1,108 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (1,774 ft² against a typical 784 ft²) and it is newer than 80% of them (1925 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 87% 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 420 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 420 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA was $7,343. The county assessed it at $520,500.

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