8563 Forrest Ave is a 1,164 square foot townhouse on a 2,024 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Philadelphia data, we estimate the home's value is $223,433.
TownhomeProperty Type
1950Year Built
2,024 sq ftLot Size
$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$223,433
$3,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 14% lower than the average sale price ($260K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,716 (−44.9%)
$44,520 + $178,080
$222,600
2025
$3,116 (+23.9%)
$44,520 + $178,080
$222,600
2024
$2,514
$35,920 + $143,680
$179,600
2023
$2,514 (+40.0%)
$35,920 + $143,680
$179,600
2022
$1,796
$19,245 + $109,055
$128,300
2021
$1,796
$19,245 + $109,055
$128,300
2020
$1,796 (−4.3%)
$19,245 + $109,055
$128,300
2019
$1,876 (+1.2%)
$20,100 + $113,900
$134,000
2018
$1,853
$19,860 + $112,540
$132,400
2017
$1,853 (+4.4%)
$19,860 + $112,540
$132,400
2015
$1,774
$31,373 + $101,027
$132,400
2014
$1,774 (+13.0%)
$31,373 + $101,027
$132,400
2013
$1,570 (+3.6%)
$2,503 + $13,561
$16,064
2012
$1,515 (+3.9%)
$2,503 + $13,561
$16,064
2011
$1,459 (+9.9%)
$2,503 + $13,561
$16,064
2010
$1,328
$2,503 + $13,561
$16,064
Tax history for 8563 Forrest Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,716 (−44.9%)
$44,520 + $178,080
$222,600
2025
$3,116 (+23.9%)
$44,520 + $178,080
$222,600
2024
$2,514
$35,920 + $143,680
$179,600
2023
$2,514 (+40.0%)
$35,920 + $143,680
$179,600
2022
$1,796
$19,245 + $109,055
$128,300
2021
$1,796
$19,245 + $109,055
$128,300
2020
$1,796 (−4.3%)
$19,245 + $109,055
$128,300
2019
$1,876 (+1.2%)
$20,100 + $113,900
$134,000
2018
$1,853
$19,860 + $112,540
$132,400
2017
$1,853 (+4.4%)
$19,860 + $112,540
$132,400
2015
$1,774
$31,373 + $101,027
$132,400
2014
$1,774 (+13.0%)
$31,373 + $101,027
$132,400
2013
$1,570 (+3.6%)
$2,503 + $13,561
$16,064
2012
$1,515 (+3.9%)
$2,503 + $13,561
$16,064
2011
$1,459 (+9.9%)
$2,503 + $13,561
$16,064
2010
$1,328
$2,503 + $13,561
$16,064
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RSA-5
/NDO
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-5
The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Ninth District Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,164
Building Sq. Ft: 1,164
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 531'8" N GOWEN AVE; 16'2"X125'3"
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,024
Legal Lot Number: 116
Legal Block Number: 147N5
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0465
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 16
Zoning Code: RSA5
County Use Description: RES-ROW WITH BASEMENT GARAGE,
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Interior
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,164
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,024 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 502233800
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Mccloskey John F School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
King Martin Luther High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19150
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$213,000 – $257,000
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