For sale

$515,000

1217 S 47th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

5beds

2,384sqft

$3,179/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

3,375 Square Feet Lot

$502,400 Zestimate^®

$216/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

5 unit walkup centrally located on 47th St between Kinsessing Ave and Woodland Ave, easy access to all forms of public transportation the property needs some tender loving care and all reasonable offers will be reviewed. The owner has the adjacent land parcel listed for sale and can accomodate new construction single family or multifamily development.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Forced Air, Other

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Other

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Cooktop, Water Heater

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Efficiency
Flooring: Hardwood
Doors: Insulated
Windows: Double Hung
Basement: Rear Entrance,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,384
Total interior livable area: 2,384 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,384
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Public, Off Street

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Accessible Hallway(s), Doors - Swing In

Features

Levels: Three
Stories: 3
Patio & porch: Terrace
Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pool features: None
Has view: Yes
View description: City

Lot

Size: 3,375 Square Feet
Dimensions: 23.00 x 150.00
Features: Additional Lot(s), Urban

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 273020200
Zoning: RTA1
Zoning description: 5 unit multi family property occupied and licensed
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Masonry, Brick
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Below Average
New construction: No
Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Fire Alarm, Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: Spruce Hill

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $216/sqft
Tax assessed value: $407,900
Annual tax amount: $5,709
Date on market: 7/16/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Inclusions: Existing Appliances If Not Owned By The Tenants
Ownership: Fee Simple
Road surface type: Black Top

Estimated market value

$502,400

$477,000 - $528,000

$3,247/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/16/2026	Listed for sale	$515,000$216/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2648948 Report a problem
11/3/2024	Listing removed	$515,000$216/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2306276 Report a problem
12/17/2023	Listed for sale	$515,000$216/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2306276 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,873 +20.4%	$491,000 +20.4%
2024	$5,710	$407,900
2023	$5,710 +27.4%	$407,900
2022	$4,482	--
2021	$4,482 +14.8%	--
2018	$3,905	--
2017	$3,905 -86.7%	--
2016	$29,264 +635.3%	--
2015	$3,980	--
2014	$3,980 -0.8%	$299,500 +2806.6%
2012	$4,013	$10,304
2011	--	$10,304
2010	--	$10,304
2009	--	$10,304
2008	--	$10,304
2007	--	$10,304 +7.3%
2006	--	$9,600
2005	--	$9,600
2004	--	$9,600 +9.9%
2003	--	$8,736 +9.2%
2002	--	$8,000
2000	--	$8,000
1999	--	$8,000