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$40,266$38 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $40,200 on May 22, 2025

5566 MATTHEWS ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,056 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.
823 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.
1
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

$40K
$34K low$47K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,200 · May 22, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$563 (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.$178,800 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,760
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,040
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$178,800

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.0.02
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(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
Mastery Charter School at Pastorius
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Martin Luther King High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19138These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,348
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,049 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,018
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,049
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

5566 Matthews 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Philadelphia 19138
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Philadelphia 19138
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Philadelphia 19138
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Philadelphia 19138
  • Older than 96% of homes in Philadelphia 19138

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19138

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

This home
$69K$315K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Philadelphia 19138.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19138

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19138.

Estimated value$40,266
CheaperTypical $174,143Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$38
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,230 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size823 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,437 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 5566 Matthews St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePhiladelphia 19138Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$40,266almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²21% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than823 ft²3% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than19004% of homes6% of homes

About 5566 Matthews St

How much is 5566 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5566 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA is $40,266 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $33,503 to $47,029. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5566 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

5566 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on May 22, 2025 for $40,200, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5566 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA?

5566 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 5566 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA built?

5566 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5566 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA?

5566 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Mastery Charter School at Pastorius (elementary); Martin Luther King 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 5566 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19138?

Among the 11,883 homes in Philadelphia 19138, it is worth more than almost none of them ($40,266 against a typical $174,143), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($38 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,230 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (823 ft² against a typical 1,437 ft²) and it is newer than 4% of them (1900 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than almost no 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 5566 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5566 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA was $563. The county assessed it at $178,800.

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