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$240,941$168 / 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 $240,000 on Jul 6, 2026

5839 RACE ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,432 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.
1,080 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

$241K
$199K low$283K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$240,000 · Jul 6, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,649 (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.$120,500 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$117,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$120,500

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)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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
John Barry Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.1 mi
H
William L. Sayre High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19139These 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.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.14%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,811
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20,838 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,977
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,361
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

5839 Race 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 98% of homes in Haddington
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Haddington
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Haddington
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Philadelphia 19139

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19139

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

This home
$52K$431K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Philadelphia 19139.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19139

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19139.

Estimated value$240,941
CheaperTypical $120,900Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$168
CheaperTypical $96Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,432 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,276 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 5839 Race St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHaddingtonPhiladelphia 19139Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$240,94198% of homes92% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16897% of homes92% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,432 ft²76% of homes66% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,080 ft²48% of homes42% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than192026% of homes20% of homes29% of homes

About 5839 Race St

How much is 5839 Race St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5839 Race St, Philadelphia, PA is $240,941 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $198,887 to $282,995. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5839 Race St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

5839 Race St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Jul 6, 2026 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5839 Race St, Philadelphia, PA?

5839 Race St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,432 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 5839 Race St, Philadelphia, PA built?

5839 Race 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 5839 Race St, Philadelphia, PA?

5839 Race St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to John Barry Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; William L. Sayre 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 5839 Race St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19139?

Among the 14,309 homes in Philadelphia 19139, it is worth more than 92% of them ($240,941 against a typical $120,900), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($168 against a typical $96), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,432 ft² against a typical 1,276 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,133 ft²) and it is newer than 20% of them (1920 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 59% 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 5839 Race St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5839 Race St, Philadelphia, PA was $1,649. The county assessed it at $120,500.

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