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Last sold for $113,000 on Sep 24, 2018

6888 FORREST AVE

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138
0
Baths
1,344 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.
1,440 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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$113,000 · Sep 24, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,382 (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.$187,800 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,560
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$150,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$170,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$187,800

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

Transaction History(1)

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
William Rowen Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
General Louis Wagner Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Martin Luther King High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19138These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.29,348
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,049 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,018
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,049
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%

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How this home compares

6888 Forrest Ave 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.

  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Philadelphia 19138
  • Older than 91% of homes in West Oak Lane

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19138

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19138.

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,230 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,437 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 6888 Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Oak LanePhiladelphia 19138Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²56% of homes65% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,440 ft²49% of homes54% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than19209% of homes27% of homes29% of homes

About 6888 Forrest Ave

When did 6888 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

6888 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Sep 24, 2018 for $113,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6888 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

6888 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA has 1,344 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 6888 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA built?

6888 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6888 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

6888 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to William Rowen Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; General Louis Wagner Middle School (middle), rated D+; Martin Luther King 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 6888 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19138?

Among the 11,883 homes in Philadelphia 19138, it is bigger than 65% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,230 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,437 ft²) and it is newer than 27% of them (1920 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 6888 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 6888 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA was $2,382. The county assessed it at $187,800.

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