Investor or savvy homebuyer alert! Don’t miss this rare short sale opportunity—a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of West Philadelphia, perfectly located on a major thoroughfare with easy access to transit, schools, and shopping. This highly walkable, bike-friendly property features an enclosed porch, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, and a shed for extra storage. Some systems have already been upgraded, but the home still needs TLC—making it ideal for those looking to build style a large home to suit your taste while building sweat equity or maximize investment returns. All bedrooms are oversized and bright, with a three-piece bath, large partial basement with full bath and attached garage offering even more potential. Whether you’re an investor searching for your next fix-and-flip or a homebuyer ready to customize your dream home, this property is priced to sell and packed with upside. SOLD IN AS-IS WHERE-IS CONDITION.
Pending
$159,900
1045 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
3beds
1,300sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,440 Square Feet Lot
$156,200 Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attached garageShed for extra storageEat-in kitchenThree-piece bathEnclosed porchFormal dining room
- 202 days |
- 16 |
- 0 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Bennett 267-992-6262,
Perfect Place Real Estate Co. 2159219053
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2543864
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Basement, Bathroom 1
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Level: Lower
- Area: 1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 1 X 1
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 1 X 1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 1 X 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,300
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,300
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Basement, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 90.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 511036200
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Philadelphia
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $160,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,250
- Date on market: 12/8/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Washer / Dryer / Refrigerator
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$156,200
$148,000 - $164,000
$1,972/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Pending sale | $159,900$123/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2543864 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $159,900$123/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2543864 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,251 +90.3% | $160,800 +90.3% |
| 2024 | $1,183 | $84,500 |
| 2023 | $1,183 +15.4% | $84,500 |
| 2022 | $1,025 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,025 +8.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $946 +144.9% | -- |
| 2017 | $386 -3.5% | -- |
| 2016 | $400 +12.4% | -- |
| 2015 | $356 | -- |
| 2014 | $356 +63.1% | $46,300 +526.4% |
| 2012 | $218 | $7,392 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2010 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2008 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2007 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2006 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2005 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2004 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2003 | -- | $7,392 +40% |
| 2002 | -- | $5,280 |
| 2000 | -- | $5,280 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,280 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kingesessing
Getting around
76 / 100
Excellent TransitNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Harrington Avery D SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: West Philadelphia
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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