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$361,324$269 / 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 95How 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 $213,500 on Jul 8, 2008

721 EMERSON ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$361K
$344K low$378K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$213,500 · Jul 8, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,644 (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.$368,700 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$73,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$294,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$360,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$368,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyPHILADELPHIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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
Fox Chase SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
CCA Baldi Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
George Washington High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19111These 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.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.95%
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.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.64,659
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,592 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,334
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,019
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

721 Emerson 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 more than 79% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Philadelphia 19111
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Philadelphia 19111
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Philadelphia 19111

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19111

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

This home
$177K$563K

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Philadelphia 19111.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19111

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19111.

Estimated value$361,324
CheaperTypical $247,350Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$269
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 2,788 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 721 Emerson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFox ChasePhiladelphia 19111Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$361,32437% of homes77% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26975% of homes91% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²36% of homes47% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac95% of homes97% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than196466% of homes87% of homes85% of homes

About 721 Emerson St

How much is 721 Emerson St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 721 Emerson St, Philadelphia, PA is $361,324 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $344,170 to $378,478. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 721 Emerson St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

721 Emerson St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Jul 8, 2008 for $213,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 721 Emerson St, Philadelphia, PA?

721 Emerson St, Philadelphia, PA has 1,344 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 721 Emerson St, Philadelphia, PA built?

721 Emerson St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 721 Emerson St, Philadelphia, PA?

721 Emerson St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Fox Chase School (elementary), rated C; CCA Baldi Middle School (middle), rated B-; George Washington 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 721 Emerson St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19111?

Among the 18,276 homes in Philadelphia 19111, it is worth more than 77% of them ($361,324 against a typical $247,350), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($269 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 2,788 ft²) and it is newer than 87% of them (1964 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 79% 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 721 Emerson St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 721 Emerson St, Philadelphia, PA was $3,644. The county assessed it at $368,700.

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