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$188,859$181 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $130,000 on Aug 4, 2017

638 DURFOR ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,044 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.
728 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.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$189K
$168K low$210K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Aug 4, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,011 (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.$177,000 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$141,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$172,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$177,000

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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Francis Scott Key SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.1 mi
M
Southwark SchoolD
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi
H
South Philadelphia High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19148These 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.76
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 100.75

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.51,929
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,497 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,667
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,666
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

638 Durfor 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 83% of homes in Philadelphia 19148
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in South Philadelphia
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Philadelphia County

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19148

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

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$135K$595K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Philadelphia 19148.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19148

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19148.

Estimated value$188,859
CheaperTypical $254,593Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $228Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,044 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,108 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size728 ft²
SmallerTypical 784 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 638 Durfor St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia 19148Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$188,85918% of homes17% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18119% of homes20% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,044 ft²43% of homes40% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than728 ft²46% of homes37% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than192032% of homes50% of homes29% of homes

About 638 Durfor St

How much is 638 Durfor St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 638 Durfor St, Philadelphia, PA is $188,859 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $167,638 to $210,080. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 638 Durfor St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

638 Durfor St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Aug 4, 2017 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 638 Durfor St, Philadelphia, PA?

638 Durfor St, Philadelphia, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,044 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 638 Durfor St, Philadelphia, PA built?

638 Durfor 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 638 Durfor St, Philadelphia, PA?

638 Durfor St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Francis Scott Key School (elementary), rated D-; Southwark School (middle), rated D; South 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 638 Durfor St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19148?

Among the 19,824 homes in Philadelphia 19148, it is worth more than 17% of them ($188,859 against a typical $254,593), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($181 against a typical $228), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,044 ft² against a typical 1,108 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (728 ft² against a typical 784 ft²) and it is newer than 50% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 42% 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 638 Durfor St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 638 Durfor St, Philadelphia, PA was $1,011. The county assessed it at $177,000.

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