Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
TownhouseResidential
$320,559$284 / 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 89How 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 $105,000 on Apr 22, 2002

5840 MAGDALENA ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,128 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.
2,244 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$321K
$286K low$355K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,000 · Apr 22, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,888 (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.$316,400 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$63,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$253,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$306,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$316,400

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.0.05
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Greenbelt

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

E
Cook-Wissahickon Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Roxborough High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19128These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,685
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,007 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,857
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,118
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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5840 Magdalena 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 74% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Philadelphia 19128
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Roxborough

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19128

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

This home
$175K$822K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Philadelphia 19128.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19128

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19128.

Estimated value$320,559
CheaperTypical $370,059Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$284
CheaperTypical $264Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size2,244 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,701 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 5840 Magdalena St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoxboroughPhiladelphia 19128Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$320,55931% of homes29% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28473% of homes68% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,128 ft²21% of homes18% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,244 ft²37% of homes42% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than194031% of homes40% of homes63% of homes

About 5840 Magdalena St

How much is 5840 Magdalena St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5840 Magdalena St, Philadelphia, PA is $320,559 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $285,913 to $355,205. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5840 Magdalena St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

5840 Magdalena St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Apr 22, 2002 for $105,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5840 Magdalena St, Philadelphia, PA?

5840 Magdalena St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,128 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 5840 Magdalena St, Philadelphia, PA built?

5840 Magdalena St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5840 Magdalena St, Philadelphia, PA?

5840 Magdalena St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Roxborough 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 5840 Magdalena St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19128?

Among the 13,020 homes in Philadelphia 19128, it is worth more than 29% of them ($320,559 against a typical $370,059), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($284 against a typical $264), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,128 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (2,244 ft² against a typical 2,701 ft²) and it is newer than 40% of them (1940 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 74% 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 5840 Magdalena St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5840 Magdalena St, Philadelphia, PA was $2,888. The county assessed it at $316,400.

More homes on Magdalena St

Closest homes

More homes in Philadelphia 19128

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 5840 Magdalena St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map