Welcome to your dream home in the heart of red-hot Hawthorne! This spacious 2-bedroom gem comes with the ultimate city luxury—PRIVATE PARKING—and sits directly across from a charming neighborhood park. Just steps from Philly’s best bars, restaurants, shops, and public transit, this light-filled beauty features a sun-soaked living space, a serene rear great room, a stylish kitchen with dining area, 1.5 modern baths, second-floor laundry, and a fenced backyard with patio—perfect for entertaining or relaxing in peace. All this, plus easy access to your private parking and tons of storage. Walk to South Street, the Italian Market, Whole Foods, Target, and an endless selection of coffee shops and hotspots—all in under 5 minutes!
Sold for $459,000
$459,000
1236 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
2beds
1,276sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1965
905 Square Feet Lot
$470,700 Zestimate®
$360/sqft
$2,749 Estimated rent
Home value
$470,700
$428,000 - $518,000
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Modern bathsSun-soaked living spacePrivate parkingSerene rear great roomFenced backyard with patio
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Listed by:
Michele Dayoub 215-205-5392,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Ashley Jengehino, RS373184
KW Empower
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2484070
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Flooring - Engineered Wood, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Engineered Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Engineered Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Dining Area, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Great room
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Wood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,276
- Total interior livable area: 1,276 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,276
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Parking Space Conveys, Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 905 sqft
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 48.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 022227510
- Zoning: RM1
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional,Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Hawthorne
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $459,000-5.4%$360/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2484070 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Pending sale | $485,000$380/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2484070 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2025 | Contingent | $485,000$380/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2484070 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $485,000+29.3%$380/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2484070 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2020 | Sold | $375,000-5.1%$294/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2020 | Pending sale | $395,000$310/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Welker Real Estate-Center City #PAPH941108 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $395,000+64.6%$310/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Welker Real Estate-Center City #PAPH941108 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2018 | Listing removed | $1,795$1/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Welker Real Estate #7033873 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,795$1/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Welker Real Estate #7033873 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2017 | Listing removed | $1,795$1/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Welker Real Estate #7033873 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,795$1/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Welker Real Estate #7033873 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2013 | Sold | $240,000-7.7%$188/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2013 | Price change | $259,995-7.1%$204/sqft |
Source: Full Details from Broker Site #6244239 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2013 | Listed for sale | $280,000+580.8%$219/sqft |
Source: Full Details from Broker Site #6244239 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2010 | Sold | $41,126$32/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,213 +9.6% | $515,300 +9.6% |
| 2024 | $6,583 | $470,300 |
| 2023 | $6,583 +61.6% | $470,300 |
| 2022 | $4,073 | -- |
| 2021 | $4,073 +8.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $3,758 | -- |
| 2017 | $3,758 +21.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $3,099 | -- |
| 2015 | $3,099 | -- |
| 2014 | $3,099 -3.5% | $239,600 +1682.7% |
| 2012 | $3,211 | $13,440 |
| 2011 | -- | $13,440 |
| 2010 | -- | $13,440 |
| 2009 | -- | $13,440 |
| 2008 | -- | $13,440 |
| 2007 | -- | $13,440 |
| 2006 | -- | $13,440 |
| 2005 | -- | $13,440 |
| 2004 | -- | $13,440 |
| 2003 | -- | $13,440 |
| 2002 | -- | $13,440 |
| 2000 | -- | $13,440 |
| 1999 | -- | $13,440 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Hawthorne
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Fanny Jackson Coppin SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Furness Horace High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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Estimated market value
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19147
- Hawthorne
- 1236 Catharine St
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