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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $13,600 on Oct 15, 1970

4812 CHESTER AVE

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,700 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.
0.11 ac
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$13,600 · Oct 15, 1970

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,880 (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.$578,600 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$115,720
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$462,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$591,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$578,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyPHILADELPHIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Benjamin B. Comegys SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
John Bartram High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

4812 Chester Ave 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 95% of homes in Philadelphia 19143
  • Among the largest lots in Philadelphia 19143
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Philadelphia 19143

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 area2,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 4812 Chester Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCedar ParkPhiladelphia 19143Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than2,700 ft²73% of homes95% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac97% of homesalmost all homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than192590% of homes91% of homes51% of homes

About 4812 Chester Ave

When did 4812 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

4812 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Oct 15, 1970 for $13,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4812 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

4812 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,700 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 4812 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA built?

4812 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 4812 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

4812 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Benjamin B. Comegys School (elementary), rated F; John Bartram 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 4812 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19143?

Among the 23,067 homes in Philadelphia 19143, it is bigger than 95% of them (2,700 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.11 ac 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 4812 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 4812 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA was $6,880. The county assessed it at $578,600.

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