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Last sold for $600,000 on Dec 26, 2017

4609 E HOWELL ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
4
Beds
1
Baths
7,395 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.
0.23 ac
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.
7
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.$600,000 · Dec 26, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,733 (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.$710,300 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$142,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$568,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$695,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$710,300

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.0.23
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

Transaction History(3)

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
Henry W. Lawton Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Warren G. Harding Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Frankford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19135These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
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.95%
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.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,749
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,873
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,259
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

4609 E Howell 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Wissinoming
  • Among the largest lots in Wissinoming
  • Older than 89% of homes in Philadelphia 19135

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19135

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19135.

Living area7,395 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 1,525 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 4609 E Howell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWissinomingPhiladelphia 19135Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than7,395 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 acalmost all homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than192012% of homes11% of homes28% of homes

About 4609 E Howell St

When did 4609 E Howell St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

4609 E Howell St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Dec 26, 2017 for $600,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4609 E Howell St, Philadelphia, PA?

4609 E Howell St, Philadelphia, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 7,395 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 4609 E Howell St, Philadelphia, PA built?

4609 E Howell 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 4609 E Howell St, Philadelphia, PA?

4609 E Howell St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Henry W. Lawton Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Warren G. Harding Middle School (middle), rated F; Frankford 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 4609 E Howell St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19135?

Among the 10,997 homes in Philadelphia 19135, it is bigger than almost all of them (7,395 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.23 ac against a typical 1,525 ft²) and it is newer than 11% of them (1920 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4609 E Howell St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 4609 E Howell St, Philadelphia, PA was $9,733. The county assessed it at $710,300.

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