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$188,592$133 / 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 91How 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 $130,000 on Mar 30, 2011

6899 FORREST AVE

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,416 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.
1,500 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.
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

$189K
$172K low$205K 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 · Mar 30, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,024 (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.$251,200 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$200,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$244,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$251,200

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.Custom Design
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.Hot Water
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

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.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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 · 0.1 mi
M
General Louis Wagner Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 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

6899 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.

  • Worth more than 66% of homes in Philadelphia 19138
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Philadelphia 19138
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Philadelphia 19138

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19138

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

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$76K$313K

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Philadelphia 19138.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19138

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

Estimated value$188,592
CheaperTypical $169,000Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$133
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,416 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,230 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,437 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 6899 Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Oak LanePhiladelphia 19138Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$188,59255% of homes66% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13338% of homes49% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,416 ft²68% of homes74% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,500 ft²55% of homes58% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than192579% of homes80% of homes52% of homes

About 6899 Forrest Ave

How much is 6899 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6899 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA is $188,592 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $171,843 to $205,341. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6899 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

6899 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Mar 30, 2011 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 6899 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

6899 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,416 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 6899 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA built?

6899 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6899 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

6899 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 6899 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19138?

Among the 11,883 homes in Philadelphia 19138, it is worth more than 66% of them ($188,592 against a typical $169,000), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($133 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 74% of them (1,416 ft² against a typical 1,230 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 1,437 ft²) and it is newer than 80% of them (1925 against a typical 1925). 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 6899 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 6899 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA was $2,024. The county assessed it at $251,200.

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