"THE OLDEST HOUSE IN PHILLY" this is a Historical Renovators Dream!Calling all Investors & Builders! The Historical Commission just needs a drawing by an Architect and a Builder that can handle this restoration and they will sign off on this project! This home is full of potential! You cannot change the front of the building, BUT, you can rehab it, and add a rear addition like next door has, the out sale here will be enormous. Restoring the Oldest House in Philadelphia what an experience!!! 09/20/17
Sold for $265,000
$265,000
140 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
3beds
800sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
871 Square Feet Lot
$268,400 Zestimate®
$331/sqft
$2,412 Estimated rent
Home value
$268,400
$247,000 - $293,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 871 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 052192400
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2025 | Sold | $265,000-24.3%$331/sqft |
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| 6/21/2025 | Listing removed | $350,000$438/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2429406 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000+16.7%$438/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2429406 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2017 | Listing removed | $300,000$375/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX 2000 #7033104 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $300,000+15.4%$375/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX 2000 #7033104 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2016 | Sold | $260,000-8.7%$325/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2016 | Price change | $284,900-5%$356/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Philadelphia - Center City #6795770 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2015 | Price change | $300,000-7.4%$375/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX @ Home #6624466 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2015 | Price change | $324,000-10%$405/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX @ Home #6624466 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2015 | Listed for sale | $360,000$450/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX @ Home #6624466 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,810 | $343,600 |
| 2024 | $4,810 | $343,600 |
| 2023 | $4,810 -0.7% | $343,600 |
| 2022 | $4,845 | -- |
| 2021 | $4,845 +3.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $4,689 | -- |
| 2017 | $4,689 +26.7% | -- |
| 2016 | $3,700 | -- |
| 2015 | $3,700 | -- |
| 2014 | $3,700 | $264,300 +2194.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $11,520 |
| 2011 | -- | $11,520 |
| 2010 | -- | $11,520 |
| 2009 | -- | $11,520 |
| 2008 | -- | $11,520 |
| 2007 | -- | $11,520 |
| 2006 | -- | $11,520 |
| 2005 | -- | $11,520 |
| 2004 | -- | $11,520 |
| 2003 | -- | $11,520 +45.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,904 +37.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,760 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,760 |
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Neighborhood: Old City
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10McCall Gen George A SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Franklin Benjamin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia
Source: The 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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