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$106,392$99 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $40,000 on Jan 7, 2015

4938 CHARLES ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,080 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.
1,130 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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.
Pre-foreclosure (NOS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Dec 2, 2025.

Valuation

$106K
$96K low$117K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Jan 7, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,813 (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.$130,200 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,040
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$104,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$130,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.18 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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)
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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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 SmedleyD-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.2 mi
M
Warren G. Harding Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Frankford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19124These 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.90
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 100.81

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.66,005
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,409 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,417
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,777
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

4938 Charles 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 less than 89% of homes in Philadelphia 19124
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Philadelphia 19124
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Philadelphia 19124
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Frankford

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19124

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

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$69K$261K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Philadelphia 19124.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19124

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19124.

Estimated value$106,392
CheaperTypical $167,834Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $142Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size1,130 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 4938 Charles St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFrankfordPhiladelphia 19124Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$106,39223% of homes11% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9926% of homes13% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²44% of homes30% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,130 ft²29% of homes24% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than194072% of homes72% of homes63% of homes

About 4938 Charles St

How much is 4938 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4938 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA is $106,392 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $96,020 to $116,764. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4938 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

4938 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Jan 7, 2015 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4938 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA?

4938 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 4938 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA built?

4938 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 4938 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA?

4938 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Mastery Charter School at Smedley (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 4938 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19124?

Among the 20,357 homes in Philadelphia 19124, it is worth more than 11% of them ($106,392 against a typical $167,834), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($99 against a typical $142), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (1,130 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²) and it is newer than 72% of them (1940 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 15% 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 4938 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 4938 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA was $1,813. The county assessed it at $130,200.

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