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$146,295$178 / 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 86How 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 $145,000 on Jun 16, 2026

5538 ADDISON ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
3
Beds
1
Baths
822 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.
953 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

$146K
$126K low$167K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,000 · Jun 16, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,552 (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.$112,900 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,580
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$90,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$110,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$112,900

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.0.02
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(4)

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
Mastery Charter School at HarrityD
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
William L. Sayre High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19143These 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.121
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 100.82

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.88%
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.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.62,268
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19,373 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,340
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,747
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

5538 Addison 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 72% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Cobbs Creek
  • Among the smallest homes in Cobbs Creek
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Cobbs Creek
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Cobbs Creek

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19143

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

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$72K$511K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Philadelphia 19143.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19143.

Estimated value$146,295
CheaperTypical $140,872Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$178
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area822 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size953 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 5538 Addison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCobbs CreekPhiladelphia 19143Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,29549% of homes55% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17891% of homes84% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than822 ft²almost no homes3% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than953 ft²15% of homes19% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than192597% of homes91% of homes51% of homes

About 5538 Addison St

How much is 5538 Addison St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5538 Addison St, Philadelphia, PA is $146,295 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $125,543 to $167,047. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5538 Addison St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

5538 Addison St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Jun 16, 2026 for $145,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5538 Addison St, Philadelphia, PA?

5538 Addison St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 822 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 5538 Addison St, Philadelphia, PA built?

5538 Addison 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 5538 Addison St, Philadelphia, PA?

5538 Addison St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Mastery Charter School at Harrity (elementary), rated D; 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 5538 Addison St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19143?

Among the 23,067 homes in Philadelphia 19143, it is worth more than 55% of them ($146,295 against a typical $140,872), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($178 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 3% of them (822 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (953 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 91% of them (1925 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 28% 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 5538 Addison St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5538 Addison St, Philadelphia, PA was $1,552. The county assessed it at $112,900.

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