For sale

Price cut: $2K (9/25)

$142,999

1238 W Firth St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

3beds

904sqft

$1,010/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1920

756 Square Feet Lot

$142,000 Zestimate^®

$158/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Forced-air heatPlenty of natural lightGenerous closet spaceSpacious bedrooms

Welcome to 1238 Firth St, a move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 1-bath home featuring spacious bedrooms, generous closet space, forced-air heat, and plenty of natural light. As a homebuyer, this is an opportunity to fire your landlord and start building equity. Located minutes from Temple University and public transportation, qualified buyers may also have access to financing and grant programs that could allow them to purchase with **little to no money out of pocket**. As an investor, the property has been approved for Section 8, which creates an opportunity to add a turnkey rental to your portfolio with strong cash-flow potential. Whether you're purchasing your first investment property or expanding an existing portfolio, this could be a solid long-term hold with potential tax benefits associated with real estate ownership.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 904
Total interior livable area: 904 sqft
Finished area above ground: 904
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Public, On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 756 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.00 x 54.00

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 371394900
Zoning: RM1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Straight Thru
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Hartranft

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $158/sqft
Tax assessed value: $119,700
Annual tax amount: $1,675
Date on market: 8/25/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Inclusions: Appliances
Exclusions: Owners Tools And Materials
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$142,000

$135,000 - $149,000

$1,519/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/25/2026	Price change	$142,999-1.4%$158/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2663706 Report a problem
8/31/2026	Price change	$144,999-3.3%$160/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2663706 Report a problem
8/25/2026	Listed for sale	$149,999+87.5%$166/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2663706 Report a problem
8/20/2026	Listed for rent	$1,700+30.8%$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
1/15/2021	Sold	$80,000+479.7%$88/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/10/2020	Listing removed	$1,300$1/sqft
Source: Go Section8 Report a problem
9/25/2020	Listed for rent	$1,300-13.3%$1/sqft
Source: Go Section8 Report a problem
3/1/2018	Listing removed	$1,499$2/sqft
Source: Go Section8 Report a problem
1/1/2018	Listed for rent	$1,499-3.2%$2/sqft
Source: Go Section8 Report a problem
7/17/2015	Listing removed	$1,549$2/sqft
Source: Go Section8 Report a problem
7/11/2015	Listed for rent	$1,549$2/sqft
Source: Go Section8 Report a problem
8/6/2013	Sold	$13,800-16.4%$15/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/18/2013	Price change	$16,500-17.1%$18/sqft
Source: RE/MAX 2000 #6135155 Report a problem
11/15/2012	Listed for sale	$19,900-30.2%$22/sqft
Source: RE/MAX 2000 #6135155 Report a problem
2/23/2006	Sold	$28,500+67.6%$32/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/14/2004	Sold	$17,000$19/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,643 +21%	$117,400 +21%
2024	$1,358	$97,000
2023	$1,358 +85.1%	$97,000
2022	$734	--
2021	$734 -32.2%	--
2018	$1,082	--
2017	$1,082 -72%	--
2016	$3,860 +598%	--
2015	$553	--
2014	$553 +4.5%	$39,500 +2910.7%
2012	$529	$1,312
2011	--	$1,312
2010	--	$1,312
2009	--	$1,312
2008	--	$1,312
2007	--	$1,312 +7.9%
2006	--	$1,216
2005	--	$1,216
2004	--	$1,216
2003	--	$1,216 -22.4%
2002	--	$1,568 +104.2%
2000	--	$768 +26.3%
1999	--	$608