Beautifully renovated 3-bedroom home tucked away on a quiet residential block in University City, just steps from Saint Joseph's University (University City campus), Clark Park and the SEPTA Green Line trolley. **Qualifying buyers may be eligible for a PHFA grant of up to 5% of the purchase price toward down payment and closing costs — potentially $12,495 at the current asking price. Buyer eligibility and program requirements apply; contact listing agent for lender/program details.** Inside, the home features a renovated kitchen and bathroom, new flooring, fresh paint and window air conditioning units, creating a bright, move-in-ready living space. The home's major systems have also been well maintained, including a roof replaced within the last 10 years. A full, dry unfinished basement provides abundant storage and utility space, while the covered front porch and private rear yard offer additional space to relax or entertain. The location offers convenient access to Center City, University City's hospitals and universities, I-76, public transportation, neighborhood dining, shopping and parks. For investors, the property also offers an established rental history. Previously operated as a furnished rental for traveling medical professionals, it has generated $3,000+ per month when occupied, demonstrating its potential as a furnished or traditional rental.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (9/5)
$219,900
1337 S May St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
3beds
1,096sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1940
805 Square Feet Lot
$219,400 Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh paintRenovated kitchenBright move-in-ready living spaceCovered front porchQuiet residential blockNew flooringWindow air conditioning units
- 77 days
- 317
- 19
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andrew Goldberg 610-420-5742,
KW Empower 215-627-3500,
Listing Team: Tcs Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2650418
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), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,096
- Total interior livable area: 1,096 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,096
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level,Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 805 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 58.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 273017100
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University City
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $211,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,966
- Date on market: 7/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$219,400
$208,000 - $230,000
$1,509/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2026 | Price change | $219,900-2.2%$201/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Price change | $224,900-10%$205/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900-16.7%$228/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Listing removed | $299,999$274/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $299,999-3.2%$274/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $310,000+2691.8%$283/sqft |
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| 12/23/1993 | Sold | $11,104$10/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,232 +31.7% | $230,900 +31.7% |
| 2024 | $2,454 | $175,300 |
| 2023 | $2,454 +57.2% | $175,300 |
| 2022 | $1,561 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,561 +8.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,440 +63.6% | -- |
| 2017 | $880 +51.6% | -- |
| 2016 | $581 | -- |
| 2015 | $581 | -- |
| 2014 | $581 +47.5% | $59,400 +1207.2% |
| 2012 | $394 | $4,544 |
| 2011 | -- | $4,544 |
| 2010 | -- | $4,544 |
| 2009 | -- | $4,544 |
| 2008 | -- | $4,544 |
| 2007 | -- | $4,544 |
| 2006 | -- | $4,544 |
| 2005 | -- | $4,544 |
| 2004 | -- | $4,544 -23.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $5,920 +15.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $5,120 +33.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $3,840 |
| 1999 | -- | $3,840 |
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