Believed to be circa the 1830's cottage style one-of-a-kind charmer full of history, character available for the first time in 20 years. Restored and lovingly updated, this brick front home has a prime location in Fishtown with an enormous rear yard to hang your hammock and garden and a Maple tree in front. Original pine floors throughout this home and the owners installed radiant floor heating for cozy feet in the winter. Two working wood fireplaces. The living room has a built in bookcase, one of the working fireplaces and a Victorian chandelier. The kitchen has built-in custom cabinetry, a drainboard sink and a moveable dishwasher. There is a 1/4 bathroom tucked in here. Upstairs you'll find one of the two fireplaces in the primary bedroom. There is a room next to the large bathroom down the hall that could make an amazing walk-in closet or an office with a laundry chute to the basement. The bathroom has a solar tube skylight, a blue clawfoot soaking tub, blue and white tile and subway tiled walls. The top floor makes a great second intimate bedroom with dormered ceilings. Pella windows throughout. The basement holds a stackable washer/dryer. The house was entirely rewired--there is no remaining knob and tube.
Sold for $335,000
$335,000
1253 E Palmer St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
2beds
774sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1839
1,194 Square Feet Lot
$361,400 Zestimate®
$433/sqft
$1,979 Estimated rent
Home value
$361,400
$343,000 - $383,000
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Victorian chandelierBlue and white tileEnormous rear yardMaple treeBrick front homeLaundry chuteCustom cabinetry
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brooke L Willmes 267-980-5858,
Keller Williams Main Line,
Listing Team: Brooke+co
Bought with:
Sari Pollock
Keller Williams Philadelphia
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2286670
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Radiant, Summer/Winter Changeover, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Chute
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Solar Tube(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Spiral Staircase, Soaking Tub, Open Floorplan, Paneled Walls, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Tile/Brick, Wood, Heated
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 774
- Total interior livable area: 774 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 774
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,194 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 by 72
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 181140100
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1839
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fishtown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $433/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,365
- Date on market: 10/13/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2023 | Sold | $335,000+3.1%$433/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2286670 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2023 | Pending sale | $325,000$420/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2286670 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2023 | Contingent | $325,000$420/sqft |
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| 10/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $325,000-7.1%$420/sqft |
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| 7/11/2023 | Listing removed | $350,000$452/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2244394 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $350,000$452/sqft |
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| 6/14/2023 | Contingent | $350,000$452/sqft |
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| 6/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $350,000+1389.4%$452/sqft |
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| 10/12/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/2/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,495$2/sqft |
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| 2/11/2003 | Sold | $23,500$30/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,211 +25.1% | $300,800 +25.1% |
| 2024 | $3,365 | $240,400 |
| 2023 | $3,365 +18.1% | $240,400 |
| 2022 | $2,849 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,849 +7.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,644 +35.1% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,958 -86.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $14,324 +574.6% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,124 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,124 +8.1% | $146,600 +2261.5% |
| 2012 | $1,964 | $6,208 |
| 2011 | -- | $6,208 |
| 2010 | -- | $6,208 |
| 2009 | -- | $6,208 |
| 2008 | -- | $6,208 |
| 2007 | -- | $6,208 +7.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $5,760 |
| 2005 | -- | $5,760 |
| 2004 | -- | $5,760 -42.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $10,080 +5.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $9,568 +14.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $8,352 +45% |
| 1999 | -- | $5,760 |
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Neighborhood: Fishtown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Adaire Alexander SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Penn Treaty Middle SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Adaire Alexander
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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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