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$222,876$150 / 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 89How 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

8247 FORREST AVE

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,486 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.
2,024 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$223K
$199K low$247K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,072 (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.$237,500 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$190,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$248,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$237,500

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.0.05
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
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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

E
Franklin S. Edmonds SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Martin Luther King High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19150These 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.59
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 100.79

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,821
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15,246 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,448
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,720
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

8247 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Philadelphia 19150
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Philadelphia 19150
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Philadelphia 19150

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19150

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

This home
$157K$409K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Philadelphia 19150.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19150

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19150.

Estimated value$222,876
CheaperTypical $218,550Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$150
CheaperTypical $178Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,486 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,224 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size2,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,917 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 8247 Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePhiladelphia 19150Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$222,87654% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15017% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,486 ft²79% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,024 ft²58% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than195096% of homes75% of homes

About 8247 Forrest Ave

How much is 8247 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8247 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA is $222,876 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $198,991 to $246,761. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8247 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

8247 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Oct 16, 1990, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8247 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

8247 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,486 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 8247 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA built?

8247 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8247 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

8247 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Franklin S. Edmonds School (elementary), rated C; 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 8247 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19150?

Among the 9,019 homes in Philadelphia 19150, it is worth more than 54% of them ($222,876 against a typical $218,550), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($150 against a typical $178), it is bigger than 79% of them (1,486 ft² against a typical 1,224 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (2,024 ft² against a typical 1,917 ft²) and it is newer than 96% of them (1950 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 53% 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 8247 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8247 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA was $2,072. The county assessed it at $237,500.

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