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Last sold for $105,000 on Mar 20, 2023

434 S 55TH ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,068 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.
1,271 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,000 · Mar 20, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,101 (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.$259,600 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$207,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$221,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$259,600

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)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

E
Mastery Charter School at HarrityD
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
William L. Sayre High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19143These 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.121
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 100.82

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.88%
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.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.62,268
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19,373 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,340
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,747
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

434 S 55th 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.

  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Cobbs Creek
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Cobbs Creek

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19143.

Living area2,068 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size1,271 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 434 S 55th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCobbs CreekPhiladelphia 19143Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than2,068 ft²93% of homes88% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,271 ft²61% of homes60% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than192597% of homes91% of homes51% of homes

About 434 S 55th St

When did 434 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

434 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Mar 20, 2023 for $105,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 434 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA?

434 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,068 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 434 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA built?

434 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 434 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA?

434 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Mastery Charter School at Harrity (elementary), rated D; William L. Sayre 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 434 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19143?

Among the 23,067 homes in Philadelphia 19143, it is bigger than 88% of them (2,068 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (1,271 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 91% of them (1925 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 434 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 434 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA was $3,101. The county assessed it at $259,600.

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