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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $490,000 on Apr 30, 2025

8905 ALTON ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,050 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.
2,794 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$490,000 · Apr 30, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,825 (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.$446,800 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$89,360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$357,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$444,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$446,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyPHILADELPHIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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

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.

M
CCA Baldi Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Anne Frank Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
H
George Washington High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19115These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.80

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,490
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,188 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,044
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,188
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

8905 Alton 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.

  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Krewstown
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Krewstown

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19115

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19115.

Living area2,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size2,794 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 8905 Alton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKrewstownPhiladelphia 19115Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than2,050 ft²86% of homes82% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,794 ft²13% of homes20% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than197393% of homes71% of homes90% of homes

About 8905 Alton St

When did 8905 Alton St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

8905 Alton St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Apr 30, 2025 for $490,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8905 Alton St, Philadelphia, PA?

8905 Alton St, Philadelphia, PA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,050 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 8905 Alton St, Philadelphia, PA built?

8905 Alton St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8905 Alton St, Philadelphia, PA?

8905 Alton St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to CCA Baldi Middle School (middle), rated A; Anne Frank Elementary School (elementary), rated A; 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 8905 Alton St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19115?

Among the 10,151 homes in Philadelphia 19115, it is bigger than 82% of them (2,050 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (2,794 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1973 against a typical 1965). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8905 Alton St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8905 Alton St, Philadelphia, PA was $4,825. The county assessed it at $446,800.

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