Opportunity knocks in the highly sought-after Point Breeze section of Philadelphia. This 4-bedroom , 1-bath fixer upper is perfect for investors looking for their next fix-and-flip or buyers eager to customize a home to their exact vision. Featuring a classic front porch, spacious rooms, and high ceilings, this property offers great bones and tons of potential. Whether you're planning a full renovation or a thoughtful update, the layout provides a solid foundation to creat a stunning personal residence or profitable investment. Ideally located just minutes from some of Philadelphia's best restaurants, coffee houses, parks and local shops as well as the vibrant Washington Avenue commercial corridor. Convenient access to public transportation makes commuting easy, while major highways, Phila. international airport and multiple bridges into New Jersey are all just minutes away. Don't miss your chance to bring this property to life in one of the city's rapidly growing neighborhoods.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (6/5)
$249,900
1237 S 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
4beds
1,674sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,258 Square Feet Lot
$244,000 Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic front porchHigh ceilingsSpacious rooms
- 53 days |
- 269 |
- 17 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steve Moscatelli 215-280-6129,
Century 21 Forrester Real Estate 2153343333,
Co-Listing Agent: Paul Borriello 215-334-3333,
Century 21 Forrester Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2618086
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,674
- Total interior livable area: 1,674 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,674
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,258 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 74.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 361334500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Point Breeze
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $149/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $232,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,248
- Date on market: 5/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$244,000
$232,000 - $256,000
$2,339/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Price change | $249,900-3.8%$149/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2618086 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,900+67.7%$155/sqft |
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| 9/5/2014 | Listing removed | $155,000$93/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Advantage Gold #6349686 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2014 | Price change | $155,000-11.4%$93/sqft |
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| 3/12/2014 | Listed for sale | $175,000-36.4%$105/sqft |
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| 9/21/2011 | Listing removed | $275,000$164/sqft |
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| 11/19/2010 | Price change | $275,000-8%$164/sqft |
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| 4/2/2010 | Listed for sale | $299,000$179/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,249 +7.2% | $232,100 +7.2% |
| 2024 | $3,032 | $216,600 |
| 2023 | $3,032 +45.1% | $216,600 |
| 2022 | $2,090 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,090 +7.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,943 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,943 +14% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,705 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,705 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,705 | $107,100 +1421.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $7,040 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,040 |
| 2010 | -- | $7,040 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,040 +111.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $3,328 |
| 2007 | -- | $3,328 +7.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $3,104 |
| 2005 | -- | $3,104 |
| 2004 | -- | $3,104 +11.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $2,784 -13.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $3,232 |
| 2000 | -- | $3,232 |
| 1999 | -- | $3,232 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Point Breeze
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Edwin M Stanton SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10South Philadelphia High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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