This is a great investment opportunity in West Philly. You can house hack this by living in one unit and renting out the other to reduce your mortgage. This could also be a solid investment to add to your portfolio. The first floor is a studio (projected rent $1000) and the second floor a 2BR (projected rent $1300). Being sold as-is.
For sale
$170,000
134 N 53rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
3beds
--baths
1,456sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$117/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 20 days
- 256
- 23
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kimberly S Ruley 267-603-1176,
Keller Williams Main Line 6105200100,
Listing Team: The Ruley Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2674470
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,456
- Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,173 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 441172400
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Philadelphia
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $117/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $169,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,376
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,522/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $170,000$117/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2674470 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,389 -20.2% | $170,700 -20.2% |
| 2024 | $2,996 | $214,000 |
| 2023 | $2,996 +132.6% | $214,000 |
| 2022 | $1,288 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,288 +3.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,240 +82.3% | -- |
| 2017 | $680 +101.7% | -- |
| 2016 | $337 | -- |
| 2015 | $337 | -- |
| 2014 | $337 -23% | $62,700 +842% |
| 2012 | $438 | $6,656 |
| 2011 | -- | $6,656 |
| 2010 | -- | $6,656 |
| 2009 | -- | $6,656 |
| 2008 | -- | $6,656 |
| 2007 | -- | $6,656 |
| 2006 | -- | $6,656 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,656 +5.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $6,336 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $5,760 |
| 2002 | -- | $5,760 |
| 2000 | -- | $5,760 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,760 |
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Neighborhood: Haddington
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