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505 S 9TH ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
0
Baths
15,278 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1852
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$25,400 (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.$3,320,400 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$664,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,656,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,300,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,320,400

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.39
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
88
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Low Rise
CountyPHILADELPHIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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(1)

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
General George A. McCall SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Benjamin Franklin High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19147These 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.105
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 100.73

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,711
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24,684 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,472
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,361
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

505 S 9th 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 Society Hill
  • Among the largest lots in Society Hill
  • Among the oldest homes in Philadelphia County

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19147

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19147.

Living area15,278 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,501 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 871 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1852
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 505 S 9th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSociety HillPhiladelphia 19147Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than15,278 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 acalmost all homesalmost all homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than185211% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 505 S 9th St

When did 505 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

505 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 505 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA?

505 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA has 15,278 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 505 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA built?

505 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1852, making it 174 years old. It is a low rise home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 505 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA?

505 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to General George A. McCall School (elementary), rated A+; Benjamin Franklin 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 505 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19147?

Among the 14,625 homes in Philadelphia 19147, it is bigger than almost all of them (15,278 ft² against a typical 1,501 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.21 ac against a typical 871 ft²) and it is newer than almost none of them (1852 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 505 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 505 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA was $25,400. The county assessed it at $3,320,400.

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