BIG PRICE REDUCTION!!!!! Huge corner duplex close to Fairmount Park. Rare 3 bedroom unit on 2nd floor. Public transportation is plentiful in this neighborhood. Convenient shopping close by and plenty of take out dining. Large 2 bedroom unit on the 1st floor and a spacious 3 bedroom unit on the 2nd floor. Separate entrances. Exterior emergency fire escape leading from the second floor. Tall ceilings and beautiful natural lighting throughout this property. Utilities are separated and hot water heaters are in very good condition. This property is located within walking distance to the Mann Music Center, Please Touch Museum, Lowes, Shoprite and more. It also comes with a one year home warranty. Come make this property your home. All offers will be presented.
Sold for $215,000
$215,000
1229 N 53rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
5beds
--baths
1,856sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$221,300 Zestimate®
$116/sqft
$1,589 Estimated rent
Home value
$221,300
$199,000 - $246,000
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Listed by:
Tanya Howie 215-605-8643,
GW Property Management Inc
Bought with:
Brittney Gillespie, RS367512
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2355458
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,856
- Total interior livable area: 1,856 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,432 sqft
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 90.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 442319800
- Zoning: 030
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Escape
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2025 | Sold | $215,000-10.4%$116/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2355458 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2025 | Pending sale | $239,900$129/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2355458 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2025 | Contingent | $239,900$129/sqft |
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| 12/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $239,900$129/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2355458 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2024 | Listing removed | $239,900$129/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2355458 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2024 | Price change | $239,900-3.7%$129/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2355458 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2024 | Price change | $249,000-3.9%$134/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2355458 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2024 | Price change | $259,000-3.7%$140/sqft |
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| 5/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $269,000+1.5%$145/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2355458 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2272314 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2024 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$143/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2272314 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2024 | Price change | $275,000-1.8%$148/sqft |
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| 9/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $279,900+2699%$151/sqft |
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| 4/22/2003 | Sold | $10,000$5/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,733 +41.2% | $123,800 +41.2% |
| 2024 | $1,228 | $87,700 |
| 2023 | $1,228 +42.4% | $87,700 |
| 2022 | $862 | -- |
| 2021 | $862 +3.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $830 | -- |
| 2017 | $830 +16.7% | -- |
| 2016 | $711 | -- |
| 2015 | $711 | -- |
| 2014 | $711 -26.6% | $72,300 +701.2% |
| 2012 | $969 | $9,024 |
| 2011 | -- | $9,024 |
| 2010 | -- | $9,024 |
| 2009 | -- | $9,024 |
| 2008 | -- | $9,024 |
| 2007 | -- | $9,024 |
| 2006 | -- | $9,024 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,024 |
| 2004 | -- | $9,024 +10.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $8,192 +44.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $5,664 +18% |
| 2000 | -- | $4,800 |
| 1999 | -- | $4,800 |
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Neighborhood: Carroll Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Heston Edward SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Overbrook High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Shoemaker
- High: Overbrook
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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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