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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $490,750 on Oct 16, 2025

608 S 48TH ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,540 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.
2,333 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$490,750 · Oct 16, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,391 (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.$700,600 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$140,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$560,480
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$742,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$700,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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(5)

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

E
Henry C. Lea SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi
H
West Philadelphia High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 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

608 S 48th 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 largest homes in Philadelphia 19143
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Philadelphia 19143
  • Newer than 91% 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.

Living area3,540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2,333 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 608 S 48th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCedar ParkPhiladelphia 19143Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than3,540 ft²95% of homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,333 ft²70% of homes93% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than192590% of homes91% of homes51% of homes

About 608 S 48th St

When did 608 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

608 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Oct 16, 2025 for $490,750, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 608 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA?

608 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,540 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 608 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA built?

608 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 608 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA?

608 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Henry C. Lea School (elementary), rated D; West Philadelphia 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 608 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19143?

Among the 23,067 homes in Philadelphia 19143, it is bigger than almost all of them (3,540 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (2,333 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 91% of them (1925 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 608 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 608 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA was $10,391. The county assessed it at $700,600.

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