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$749,999$451 / 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 92How 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 $290,000 on May 21, 2026

729 WHARTON ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
0
Baths
1,664 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.
1,359 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

$750K
$690K low$810K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$290,000 · May 21, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,720 (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.$354,300 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,860
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$283,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$350,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$354,300

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.0.03
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
Vare-Washington SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Horace Furness High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19147These 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.105
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 100.73

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,711
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24,684 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,472
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,361
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

729 Wharton 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 96% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Passayunk Square
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Passayunk Square

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19147

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

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$233K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Philadelphia 19147.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19147

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19147.

Estimated value$749,999
CheaperTypical $498,365Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$451
CheaperTypical $355Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,664 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,501 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size1,359 ft²
SmallerTypical 871 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 729 Wharton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePassayunk SquarePhiladelphia 19147Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$749,99995% of homes81% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45195% of homes84% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,664 ft²71% of homes59% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,359 ft²92% of homes86% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than192082% of homes66% of homes28% of homes

About 729 Wharton St

How much is 729 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 729 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA is $749,999 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $689,629 to $810,369. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 729 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

729 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on May 21, 2026 for $290,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 729 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA?

729 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA has 1,664 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 729 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA built?

729 Wharton 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 729 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA?

729 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Vare-Washington School (elementary), rated C-; Horace Furness 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 729 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19147?

Among the 14,625 homes in Philadelphia 19147, it is worth more than 81% of them ($749,999 against a typical $498,365), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($451 against a typical $355), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,664 ft² against a typical 1,501 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (1,359 ft² against a typical 871 ft²) and it is newer than 66% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 96% 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 729 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 729 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA was $5,720. The county assessed it at $354,300.

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