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Sold for $85,000
    • $85,000

    1259 S Saint Bernard St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

    3beds
    719sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1940
    719 Square Feet Lot
    $143,900 Zestimate®
    $118/sqft
    $1,337 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $143,900

    $108,000 - $184,000

    $1,337/mo

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    What's special

    Best and final offers by 5PM tomorrow 9/16/25. Amazing opportunity in the heart of Southwest Philadelphia! 1259 S. Bernard Street is a classic 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath rowhome on a 719 sq. ft. lot with 944 sq. ft. of interior space, offering the perfect canvas for renovation or investment. Whether you’re an experienced investor, first-time rehabber, or a buyer looking to create a custom home, this property is priced and positioned for strong upside. The home requires renovations and is being sold strictly as-is, making it ideal for those with vision and a contractor by their side. Conveniently located near Clark Park, Baltimore Avenue, multiple trolley lines, Regional Rail, and just minutes from the University of Pennsylvania, Schuylkill Expressway, and South Philly via Grays Ferry Avenue—plus only one block from Kingsessing Recreation Center.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Michael A. Becker 610-888-3035,

    KW Empower,

    Listing Team: The Mike Mccann Team

    Bought with:

    Michael A. Becker, RS285527

    KW Empower

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2537296MLS Logo

    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
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Hookup
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 719
    • Total interior livable area: 719 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 719
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: None
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 719 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14.00 x 51.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 273072000
    • Zoning: RSA5
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Straight Thru
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Masonry
    • Foundation: Stone
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1940

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Southwest Schuylkill
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $118/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $118,200
    • Annual tax amount: $1,654
    • Date on market: 9/12/2025
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/5/2025Sold$85,000-10.5%$118/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2537296 Report a problem
    9/18/2025Pending sale$95,000$132/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2537296 Report a problem
    9/12/2025Listed for sale$95,000$132/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2537296 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,655 +25.2%$118,200 +25.2%
    2024$1,321 $94,400
    2023$1,321 +136%$94,400
    2022$560 --
    2021$560 +8.4%--
    2018$517 -82.8%--
    2017$3,000 +960.9%--
    2016$283 --
    2015$283 --
    2014$283 $30,700 +523%
    2012-- $4,928
    2011-- $4,928
    2010-- $4,928
    2009-- $4,928
    2008-- $4,928
    2007-- $4,928 +7.7%
    2006-- $4,576
    2005-- $4,576
    2004-- $4,576
    2003-- $4,576 +6.7%
    2002-- $4,288 +34%
    2000-- $3,200
    1999-- $3,200
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Southwest Schuylkill

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    • 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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