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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $15,000 on Jun 22, 1982

5121 CHESTNUT ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139
0
Baths
1,600 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.
1,541 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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Jun 22, 1982

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,565 (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.$275,400 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$220,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$254,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$275,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyPHILADELPHIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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
Global Leadership Academy Southwest at HueyF
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi
H
William L. Sayre High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19139These 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.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,811
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20,838 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,977
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,361
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.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

5121 Chestnut 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 79% of homes in Philadelphia 19139
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Philadelphia 19139
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Walnut Hill

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19139

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19139.

Living area1,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,276 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size1,541 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 5121 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWalnut HillPhiladelphia 19139Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than1,600 ft²42% of homes79% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,541 ft²45% of homes76% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than192596% of homes93% of homes51% of homes

About 5121 Chestnut St

When did 5121 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

5121 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Jun 22, 1982 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5121 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA?

5121 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA has 1,600 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 5121 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA built?

5121 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5121 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA?

5121 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Global Leadership Academy Southwest at Huey (elementary), rated F; 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 5121 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19139?

Among the 14,319 homes in Philadelphia 19139, it is bigger than 79% of them (1,600 ft² against a typical 1,276 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (1,541 ft² against a typical 1,133 ft²) and it is newer than 93% 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 5121 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5121 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA was $3,565. The county assessed it at $275,400.

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