Welcome to 1239 N Allison St, a well-positioned duplex investment opportunity offering immediate livability with strong upside potential. This property features two separately metered units, making it ideal for both investors and owner-occupants seeking additional income. Unit 1 (2 bed, 1 bath) is currently in rent-ready condition, featuring an open living and dining area, updated flooring, and a functional kitchen layout. The unit also includes access to a fully finished and spacious basement, providing additional living or storage space, along with a private rear yard and fully furnished basement with laundry, highly desirable features for tenants. Unit 2 (3 bed, 1 bath) offers a larger layout with excellent natural light and generous room sizes, presenting a value-add opportunity for renovation. Once updated, this unit has strong rental potential relative to the area. The property is equipped with separate utilities for each unit and operates on electric systems, with existing gas hookups available for future conversion if desired. Whether you’re looking to live in one unit and offset your mortgage or fully lease both units for cash flow, this property provides flexibility and long-term upside in a growing rental market.
For sale
$245,000
1239 N Allison St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
5beds
2baths
1,042sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous room sizesPrivate rear yardExcellent natural lightUpdated flooringFunctional kitchen layout
- 15 days |
- 96 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ayannah Fitzgerald 215-473-1800,
Domain Real Estate Group, LLC 2154731800
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2657658
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,042
- Total interior livable area: 1,042 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 041198900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $235/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $188,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,631
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$1,586/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000+17.2%$235/sqft |
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| 7/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/12/2021 | Sold | $209,000-16.4%$201/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2021 | Pending sale | $249,900$240/sqft |
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| 5/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $249,900+431.7%$240/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2019 | Listing removed | $799$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2019 | Listed for rent | $799+14.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2015 | Listing removed | $699$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2015 | Listed for rent | $699$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2015 | Sold | $47,000$45/sqft |
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| 9/19/2006 | Sold | $47,000+301.7%$45/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2006 | Sold | $11,700$11/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,632 +263.6% | $188,000 +263.6% |
| 2024 | $724 | $51,700 |
| 2023 | $724 | $51,700 |
| 2022 | $724 | -- |
| 2021 | $724 +82% | -- |
| 2018 | $398 | -- |
| 2017 | $398 +51.1% | -- |
| 2016 | $263 | -- |
| 2015 | $263 | -- |
| 2014 | $263 -53.8% | $42,500 +474.9% |
| 2012 | $570 | $7,392 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2010 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2008 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2007 | -- | $7,392 +2.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $7,232 |
| 2005 | -- | $7,232 |
| 2004 | -- | $7,232 |
| 2003 | -- | $7,232 +41.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $5,120 |
| 2000 | -- | $5,120 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,120 |
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Neighborhood: Carroll Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10GUIDON S BLUFORD EL SCHGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Overbrook High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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