Main block full rehab with pending tax abatement in a booming neighborhood. The approved zoning and approved architectural plans will be included in the sale. Construction to include underpin basement, full framing of 2nd floor master suite, walk in closet and fantastic master bath. A second large rear bedroom with full bath completes this huge space accessible from exquisite metal stairs with wood overlay and exposed brick wall the entire length from 1st to 2nd floor. The 1st floor will include a powder room , large living and dining room with high ceilings and a opportunity to create a chef's kitchen as well as an oversized laundry room. The basement has plans for underpinning and a finished EIGHT foot floor to ceiling height. Plans have allowed for a basement bedroom, 2nd living room , mechanical full bath with front egress window well. This is an opportunity to bring your contractor, design your own home the way you want it. The rear yard has ample space with an opportunity to design a wall unit with waterfall/hardscape, planters! the sky's the limit. An opportunity to utilize current General Contractor who has experience in pick your finishes projects may be an option for the new home buyer Or invest, build and sell/rent option for the savy investor.
For sale
$249,900
1239 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
0beds
0baths
1,164sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1923
900 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oversized laundry room
- 25 days |
- 143 |
- 5 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Charles Murphy 215-680-5332,
Homestarr Realty 2153555565
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2637248
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 0
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,164
- Total interior livable area: 1,164 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,164
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 900 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 60.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 361209500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Point Breeze
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $215/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $217,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,041
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA 203(k),Conventional
- Inclusions: Approved Zoning And Building Plans
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,363/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900+45.3%$215/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Sold | $172,000+7.5%$148/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Pending sale | $160,000$137/sqft |
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| 9/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $160,000$137/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,042 +11.4% | $217,300 +11.4% |
| 2024 | $2,731 | $195,100 |
| 2023 | $2,731 +72.8% | $195,100 |
| 2022 | $1,580 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,580 +7.5% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,470 +297.4% | -- |
| 2017 | $370 | -- |
| 2016 | $370 +40.3% | -- |
| 2015 | $264 | -- |
| 2014 | $264 -28.7% | $57,600 +900% |
| 2012 | $370 | $5,760 |
| 2011 | -- | $5,760 |
| 2010 | -- | $5,760 |
| 2009 | -- | $5,760 +718.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $704 |
| 2007 | -- | $704 |
| 2006 | -- | $704 |
| 2005 | -- | $704 |
| 2004 | -- | $704 |
| 2003 | -- | $704 |
| 2002 | -- | $704 |
| 2000 | -- | $704 |
| 1999 | -- | $704 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Point Breeze
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Edwin M Stanton SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10South Philadelphia High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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