The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19144 sells for about $241,225, or $160 per square foot.
Prices are up +14.62% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,495 a month.
ZIP 19144 — Philadelphia
The 19144 housing market shows stability with a median listing price of $241,225 and a high renter concentration. Market conditions are driven by demand for multi-family assets and affordable entry-level housing, though vacancy rates remain a factor. Several metrics, including specific tax rates and historical price trajectories, were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for investors seeking multi-family opportunities and renters looking for urban accessibility, as well as buyers interested in historic housing stock at a lower price point than the broader metro area.
Median prices moved up 14.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 596 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
ZCTA 19144, Philadelphia County PA
The area is served by a mix of district-run schools and charter institutions, with varying performance metrics reported across local school accountability frameworks.
The area features a mix of historic residential stock and ongoing interest in multi-family redevelopment, though large-scale corporate infrastructure projects are not currently reported within the ZIP.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Pennsylvania) — Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion: Formula: (Assessed Value - Exclusion Amount) × Tax Rate = Tax Owed. Exclusion amount varies by school district and county. State (Pennsylvania) — Property Tax Assessment: Tax = Assessed Value × Local Millage Rate (1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).
The area is considered fairly walkable with a Walk Score of 72 and maintains transit connectivity toward the Philadelphia employment core.
The ZIP contains local neighborhood parks and is situated within the historic Germantown area, providing access to local shopping and dining corridors along Germantown Avenue.
The rental market is characterized by a high renter share of approximately 63.4%, with vacancy rates near 10.4% and consistent demand for multi-family units.
The local economy is anchored by education, healthcare, and small-scale retail, with proximity to the broader Philadelphia labor market.
The area is served by SEPTA transit corridors providing access to Center City Philadelphia.
Development activity is primarily focused on the renovation and conversion of existing multi-family residential properties.
Parcels are subject to the City of Philadelphia and School District of Philadelphia tax levies.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Adventure Aquarium4.66.6 mi
- Sesame Place Philadelphia4.119 mi
- Franklin Square4.65.7 mi
- Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park4.510 mi
- The Funplex4.315.7 mi
- Lincoln Financial Field4.69.3 mi
- Citizens Bank Park4.79 mi
- Xfinity Mobile Arena4.59.3 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.84.9 mi
- Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia4.55.6 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.84.9 mi
- Adventure Aquarium4.66.6 mi
- Liberty Bell4.66.1 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.54.6 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.65.4 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art4.84.9 mi
- Liberty Bell4.66.1 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps4.74.9 mi
- The Franklin Institute4.65.4 mi
- Independence Hall4.76.1 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo4.54.6 mi
- JFK Plaza (Love Park)4.55.7 mi
- Franklin Square4.65.7 mi
- FDR Park4.59.3 mi
- Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania4.84.4 mi
- Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School4.63.2 mi
- Penn's Landing Marina4.76.6 mi
- Wiggins Park Marina4.46.9 mi
- Quaker City Yacht Club4.67.6 mi
- Wissinoming Yacht Club4.66.8 mi
- Topgolf Philadelphia4.110.4 mi
- Aronimink Golf Club4.712.5 mi
- Philadelphia Cricket Club4.85.6 mi
- Union League Liberty Hill4.75 mi
- Merion Golf Club4.77.6 mi
- King of Prussia4.612 mi
- Reading Terminal Market4.75.8 mi
- Cherry Hill Mall4.410.3 mi
- Willow Grove Park4.47.7 mi
- Franklin Mall4.211.8 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport3.811.8 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.925.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic commercial corridor serving as the primary local hub for retail and dining.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).