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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $235,000 on Apr 25, 2018

538 RIGHTER ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,800 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.
1,607 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,000 · Apr 25, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,176 (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.$361,200 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$72,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$288,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$326,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$361,200

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.45
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
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.
94
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
38
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.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)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Cook-Wissahickon Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.0 mi
H
Roxborough High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

538 Righter 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 83% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Philadelphia 19128
  • Older than 94% of homes in Philadelphia County

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19128

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

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size1,607 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,701 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 538 Righter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWissahickonPhiladelphia 19128Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²67% of homes73% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,607 ft²25% of homes24% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than190017% of homes13% of homes6% of homes

About 538 Righter St

When did 538 Righter St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

538 Righter St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Apr 25, 2018 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 538 Righter St, Philadelphia, PA?

538 Righter St, Philadelphia, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,800 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 538 Righter St, Philadelphia, PA built?

538 Righter St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 538 Righter St, Philadelphia, PA?

538 Righter St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Roxborough 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 538 Righter St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19128?

Among the 13,017 homes in Philadelphia 19128, it is bigger than 73% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (1,607 ft² against a typical 2,701 ft²) and it is newer than 13% of them (1900 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 538 Righter St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 538 Righter St, Philadelphia, PA was $3,176. The county assessed it at $361,200.

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