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$80,442$69 / 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 68How 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 $17,500 on Feb 13, 2019

5938 SPRING ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,164 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.
960 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.
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.

Valuation

$80K
$55K low$106K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$17,500 · Feb 13, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$792 (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.$176,200 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$140,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$174,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$176,200

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)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
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

5938 Spring 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 92% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Philadelphia 19139
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% 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.

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$55K$450K

This home is worth more than 13% 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$80,442
CheaperTypical $124,224Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$69
CheaperTypical $100Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,164 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,276 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 5938 Spring St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHaddingtonPhiladelphia 19139Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$80,44216% of homes13% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6914% of homes12% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,164 ft²45% of homes35% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than960 ft²36% of homes32% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than192026% of homes20% of homes28% of homes

About 5938 Spring St

How much is 5938 Spring St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5938 Spring St, Philadelphia, PA is $80,442 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $54,884 to $106,000. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5938 Spring St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

5938 Spring St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Feb 13, 2019 for $17,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5938 Spring St, Philadelphia, PA?

5938 Spring St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,164 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 5938 Spring St, Philadelphia, PA built?

5938 Spring St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5938 Spring St, Philadelphia, PA?

5938 Spring 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 5938 Spring St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19139?

Among the 14,309 homes in Philadelphia 19139, it is worth more than 13% of them ($80,442 against a typical $124,224), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($69 against a typical $100), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,164 ft² against a typical 1,276 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (960 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 8% 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 5938 Spring St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5938 Spring St, Philadelphia, PA was $792. The county assessed it at $176,200.

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