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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $162,000 on Jul 5, 2006

542 KERPER ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,536 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$162,000 · Jul 5, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,610 (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.$275,900 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,180
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$220,720
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$257,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$275,900

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.0.06
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.

E
J. Hampton Moore SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Northeast High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Castor Gardens Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19111These 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.70
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 100.81

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.64,659
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,592 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,334
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,019
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

542 Kerper 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 75% of homes in Lawndale
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Lawndale

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19111

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19111.

Living area1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,358 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,788 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 542 Kerper St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawndalePhiladelphia 19111Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than1,536 ft²75% of homes70% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²42% of homes35% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than195889% of homes70% of homes80% of homes

About 542 Kerper St

When did 542 Kerper St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

542 Kerper St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Jul 5, 2006 for $162,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 Kerper St, Philadelphia, PA?

542 Kerper St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,536 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 542 Kerper St, Philadelphia, PA built?

542 Kerper St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 542 Kerper St, Philadelphia, PA?

542 Kerper St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to J. Hampton Moore School (elementary), rated D+; Northeast High School (high), rated D+; Castor Gardens Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Philadelphia City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Kerper St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19111?

Among the 18,276 homes in Philadelphia 19111, it is bigger than 70% of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 1,358 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 2,788 ft²) and it is newer than 70% of them (1958 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 542 Kerper St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 542 Kerper St, Philadelphia, PA was $3,610. The county assessed it at $275,900.

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