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$784,826$272 / 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 90How 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 $650,000 on Nov 12, 2014

838 INDEPENDENCE CT

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,883 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.
2,322 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$785K
$707K low$862K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$650,000 · Nov 12, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,659 (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.$790,000 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$158,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$632,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$790,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$790,000

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

Transaction History(5)

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
William M. Meredith SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Horace Furness High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

838 Independence Ct 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 97% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Queen Village
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Philadelphia 19147
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Philadelphia County

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19147

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

This home
$234K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 84% 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$784,826
CheaperTypical $498,005Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$272
CheaperTypical $355Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,883 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,498 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size2,322 ft²
SmallerTypical 871 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 838 Independence Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeQueen VillagePhiladelphia 19147Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$784,82677% of homes84% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2727% of homes14% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than2,883 ft²91% of homes93% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,322 ft²94% of homes96% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than200990% of homes91% of homes96% of homes

About 838 Independence Ct

How much is 838 Independence Ct, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Independence Ct, Philadelphia, PA is $784,826 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $707,157 to $862,495. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Independence Ct, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

838 Independence Ct, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Nov 12, 2014 for $650,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 838 Independence Ct, Philadelphia, PA?

838 Independence Ct, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,883 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 838 Independence Ct, Philadelphia, PA built?

838 Independence Ct, Philadelphia, PA was built in 2009, making it 17 years old. It is a modern home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 838 Independence Ct, Philadelphia, PA?

838 Independence Ct, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to William M. Meredith School (elementary), rated A+; 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 838 Independence Ct, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19147?

Among the 14,625 homes in Philadelphia 19147, it is worth more than 84% of them ($784,826 against a typical $498,005), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($272 against a typical $355), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,883 ft² against a typical 1,498 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (2,322 ft² against a typical 871 ft²) and it is newer than 91% of them (2009 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 97% 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 838 Independence Ct, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 838 Independence Ct, Philadelphia, PA was $9,659. The county assessed it at $790,000.

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