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$148,727$92 / 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 83How 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

5550 MASTER ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,622 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.
1,256 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.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$149K
$123K low$174K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$491 (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.$139,900 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,980
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$111,920
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$135,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$139,900

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.0.03
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
Guion S. Bluford Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Overbrook High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19131These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.17%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,485
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,089 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,954
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,621
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

5550 Master 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 more than 85% of homes in Carroll Park
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Carroll Park
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Philadelphia 19131
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Carroll Park

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19131

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

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$53K$485K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Philadelphia 19131.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19131

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19131.

Estimated value$148,727
CheaperTypical $141,794Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$92
CheaperTypical $111Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,622 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size1,256 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,394 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 5550 Master St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarroll ParkPhiladelphia 19131Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,72785% of homes52% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9263% of homes38% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,622 ft²85% of homes75% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,256 ft²44% of homes35% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than192598% of homes84% of homes51% of homes

About 5550 Master St

How much is 5550 Master St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5550 Master St, Philadelphia, PA is $148,727 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $123,108 to $174,346. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5550 Master St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

5550 Master St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5550 Master St, Philadelphia, PA?

5550 Master St, Philadelphia, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,622 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 5550 Master St, Philadelphia, PA built?

5550 Master 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 5550 Master St, Philadelphia, PA?

5550 Master St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Guion S. Bluford Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Overbrook High School (high), rated D. All sit in Philadelphia City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5550 Master St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19131?

Among the 13,327 homes in Philadelphia 19131, it is worth more than 52% of them ($148,727 against a typical $141,794), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($92 against a typical $111), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,622 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (1,256 ft² against a typical 1,394 ft²) and it is newer than 84% of them (1925 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 29% 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 5550 Master St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5550 Master St, Philadelphia, PA was $491. The county assessed it at $139,900.

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