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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $349,000 on Oct 19, 2023

8947 DEWEES ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,000 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.
3,725 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$349,000 · Oct 19, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,884 (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.$380,800 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$304,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$348,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$380,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.45
32
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
73
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
81
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.09
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
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

Transaction History(2)

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
Robert B. Pollock SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Abraham Lincoln High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

8947 Dewees 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 95% of homes in Pennypack
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Philadelphia County

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19152

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

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size3,725 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,093 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 8947 Dewees St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePennypackPhiladelphia 19152Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²95% of homes91% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,725 ft²76% of homes76% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than195951% of homes54% of homes80% of homes

About 8947 Dewees St

When did 8947 Dewees St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

8947 Dewees St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Oct 19, 2023 for $349,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8947 Dewees St, Philadelphia, PA?

8947 Dewees St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,000 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 8947 Dewees St, Philadelphia, PA built?

8947 Dewees St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8947 Dewees St, Philadelphia, PA?

8947 Dewees St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Robert B. Pollock School (elementary), rated D; Abraham Lincoln 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 8947 Dewees St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19152?

Among the 10,032 homes in Philadelphia 19152, it is bigger than 91% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (3,725 ft² against a typical 3,093 ft²) and it is newer than 54% of them (1959 against a typical 1959). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8947 Dewees St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8947 Dewees St, Philadelphia, PA was $4,884. The county assessed it at $380,800.

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