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$235,883$307 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $235,000 on Feb 6, 2026

938 ERNST ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
2
Beds
1
Baths
768 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.
384 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$236K
$210K low$262K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,000 · Feb 6, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,226 (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.$248,200 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$198,560
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$259,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$248,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 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.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.0.01
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Fanny Jackson Coppin SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 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

938 Ernst 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 less than 98% of homes in Philadelphia 19147
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Passayunk Square
  • Among the smallest lots in Passayunk Square
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Passayunk Square

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
$227K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 2% 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$235,883
CheaperTypical $498,837Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$307
CheaperTypical $354Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size384 ft²
SmallerTypical 871 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 938 Ernst St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePassayunk SquarePhiladelphia 19147Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$235,8834% of homes2% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30741% of homes27% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than768 ft²4% of homes7% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than384 ft²almost no homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192082% of homes66% of homes29% of homes

About 938 Ernst St

How much is 938 Ernst St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 938 Ernst St, Philadelphia, PA is $235,883 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $210,095 to $261,671. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 938 Ernst St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

938 Ernst St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Feb 6, 2026 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 938 Ernst St, Philadelphia, PA?

938 Ernst St, Philadelphia, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 768 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 938 Ernst St, Philadelphia, PA built?

938 Ernst St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 938 Ernst St, Philadelphia, PA?

938 Ernst St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Fanny Jackson Coppin School (elementary), rated B+; 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 938 Ernst St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19147?

Among the 14,625 homes in Philadelphia 19147, it is worth more than 2% of them ($235,883 against a typical $498,837), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($307 against a typical $354), it is bigger than 7% of them (768 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (384 ft² against a typical 871 ft²) and it is newer than 66% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 58% 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 938 Ernst St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 938 Ernst St, Philadelphia, PA was $2,226. The county assessed it at $248,200.

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