Investor Special – Prime Kingsessing Opportunity (As-Is Sale) Unlock the potential of this spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath end-rowhome located on a quiet, tree-lined block of Paxon Street in the rapidly appreciating Kingsessing neighborhood. Offering approximately 1,506 sq ft of living space, this property presents an exceptional opportunity for investors or homeowners ready to renovate and build equity. Situated in a highly walkable and transit-friendly location (Walk Score 85 / Transit Score 81), the home is just steps from 51st/52nd Chester Avenue. Local public transportation 13 Trolley, 52 and 64 Bus, with quick access to University City, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, University of the Sciences, and Independence Charter School West. This property features a full, expansive basement with ½ bath, and endless possibilities for storage, additional living space, or future enhancements. As an end-rowhome, it benefits from added natural light and increased privacy, with street parking and rear backyard. Being sold strictly as-is, this home is ideal for buyers looking to customize, renovate, or expand their investment portfolio in a high-demand area. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform a well-located property into a standout asset.
Under contract
$200,000
1138 S Paxon St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
3beds
1,506sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,105 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$133/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rear backyardStreet parkingQuiet tree-lined blockAdded natural lightIncreased privacy
- 93 days |
- 31 |
- 1 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nursal Alberici 267-456-6147,
Compass RE 2674358015,
Listing Team: The Josh Allen Team, Co-Listing Team: The Josh Allen Team,Co-Listing Agent: Joshua Allen 215-850-6680,
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2603114
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Radiator, Electric
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,506
- Total interior livable area: 1,506 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,506
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 65.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 511190900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kingsessing
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $133/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $157,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,210
- Date on market: 4/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Other
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,734/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Contingent | $200,000$133/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $200,000+900%$133/sqft |
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| 2/5/1997 | Sold | $20,000$13/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,210 +100.6% | $157,900 +100.6% |
| 2024 | $1,102 | $78,700 |
| 2023 | $1,102 +9.8% | $78,700 |
| 2022 | $1,004 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,004 +8.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $927 | -- |
| 2017 | $927 +26.6% | -- |
| 2016 | $732 | -- |
| 2015 | $732 | -- |
| 2014 | $732 +25.9% | $43,400 +419.6% |
| 2012 | $582 | $8,352 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,352 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,352 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,352 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,352 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,352 |
| 2006 | -- | $8,352 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,352 |
| 2004 | -- | $8,352 |
| 2003 | -- | $8,352 +58.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $5,280 |
| 2000 | -- | $5,280 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,280 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kingesessing
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Comegys Benjamin B SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Bartram John - MainGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19143
- Kingesessing
- 1138 S Paxon St




