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$137,512$134 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $42,205 on May 1, 2018

5818 ALTER ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,024 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.
1,016 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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

$138K
$130K low$145K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$42,205 · May 1, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,401 (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.$118,600 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,720
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$94,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,600

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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Add B. Anderson SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
William L. Sayre High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

5818 Alter 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 75% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Cobbs Creek
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Cobbs Creek
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Cobbs Creek
  • Older than 76% 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.

This home
$71K$489K

This home is worth more than 48% 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$137,512
CheaperTypical $140,121Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$134
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size1,016 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 5818 Alter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCobbs CreekPhiladelphia 19143Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$137,51237% of homes48% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13467% of homes65% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,024 ft²14% of homes19% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,016 ft²30% of homes34% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than192024% of homes29% of homes29% of homes

About 5818 Alter St

How much is 5818 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5818 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA is $137,512 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $129,765 to $145,259. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5818 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

5818 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on May 1, 2018 for $42,205, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5818 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA?

5818 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,024 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 5818 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA built?

5818 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5818 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA?

5818 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Add B. Anderson School (elementary), rated F; 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 5818 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19143?

Among the 23,067 homes in Philadelphia 19143, it is worth more than 48% of them ($137,512 against a typical $140,121), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($134 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,024 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (1,016 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 29% of them (1920 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 25% 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 5818 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5818 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA was $1,401. The county assessed it at $118,600.

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