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$293,754$264 / 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 93How 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 $7,500 on May 20, 1957

518 MARTIN ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,112 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.
1,500 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.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$294K
$273K low$315K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$7,500 · May 20, 1957

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,357 (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.$296,800 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$237,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$268,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$296,800

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)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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.

H
Roxborough High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Cook-Wissahickon Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.7 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19128These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
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.34,685
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,007 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,857
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,118
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

518 Martin 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 82% of homes in Philadelphia 19128
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Philadelphia 19128
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Roxborough
  • Older than 82% of homes in Roxborough

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19128

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

This home
$175K$822K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Philadelphia 19128.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19128

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19128.

Estimated value$293,754
CheaperTypical $370,059Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$264
CheaperTypical $264Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,112 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,701 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 518 Martin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoxboroughPhiladelphia 19128Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$293,75420% of homes18% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26452% of homes50% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,112 ft²18% of homes15% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,500 ft²19% of homes21% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than192518% of homes24% of homes51% of homes

About 518 Martin St

How much is 518 Martin St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 518 Martin St, Philadelphia, PA is $293,754 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $272,779 to $314,729. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 518 Martin St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

518 Martin St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on May 20, 1957 for $7,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 518 Martin St, Philadelphia, PA?

518 Martin St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,112 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 518 Martin St, Philadelphia, PA built?

518 Martin St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 518 Martin St, Philadelphia, PA?

518 Martin St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Roxborough High School (high), rated F; Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Philadelphia City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 518 Martin St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19128?

Among the 13,020 homes in Philadelphia 19128, it is worth more than 18% of them ($293,754 against a typical $370,059), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($264 against a typical $264), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,112 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 2,701 ft²) and it is newer than 24% of them (1925 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 70% 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 518 Martin St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 518 Martin St, Philadelphia, PA was $2,357. The county assessed it at $296,800.

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