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$486,238$260 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

8209 DORCAS ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152
2.5
Baths
1,872 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
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

$486K
$396K low$576K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,202 (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.$424,700 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$84,940
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$339,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$400,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$424,700

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.Conventional
CountyPHILADELPHIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Louis H. Farrell SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Northeast High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19152These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
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.34,153
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,196 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,888
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,905
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

8209 Dorcas 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 93% of homes in Philadelphia 19152
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Philadelphia 19152
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Philadelphia 19152

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19152

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

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$124K$559K

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Philadelphia 19152.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19152

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19152.

Estimated value$486,238
CheaperTypical $382,966Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$260
CheaperTypical $254Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,872 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,293 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 3,093 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 8209 Dorcas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRhawnhurstPhiladelphia 19152Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$486,23884% of homes93% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26058% of homes53% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,872 ft²82% of homes90% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac85% of homes86% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than198795% of homes97% of homes93% of homes

About 8209 Dorcas St

How much is 8209 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8209 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA is $486,238 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $396,322 to $576,154. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8209 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

8209 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Apr 26, 1993, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8209 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA?

8209 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,872 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 8209 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA built?

8209 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8209 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA?

8209 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Louis H. Farrell School (elementary), rated B; Northeast 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 8209 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19152?

Among the 10,032 homes in Philadelphia 19152, it is worth more than 93% of them ($486,238 against a typical $382,966), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($260 against a typical $254), it is bigger than 90% of them (1,872 ft² against a typical 1,293 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 3,093 ft²) and it is newer than 97% of them (1987 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 89% 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 8209 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8209 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA was $4,202. The county assessed it at $424,700.

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