Welcome to 1437 S 47th Street! 3bd 1.5 bath Fully renovated! A well-located home on a great, quiet block directly across from a park, offering open views and convenient access to green space. Situated in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood, this property is just a short walk from Saint Joseph’s University, making it an excellent option for homeowners and investors alike. The location provides quick access to bustling South Philadelphia and Center City, placing dining, entertainment, and major employment hubs just minutes away. Surrounded by a variety of restaurants, cafés, and neighborhood shops, this home offers the perfect balance of residential comfort and urban convenience.
For sale
$190,000
1437 S 47th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
3beds
920sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1940
840 Square Feet Lot
$187,500 Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully renovatedOffering open views
- 203 days |
- 337 |
- 24 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Muhammad Bey 267-636-8585,
Century 21 Advantage Gold-Southampton 2153227050
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2567496
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Other
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, In Basement, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 920
- Total interior livable area: 920 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 920
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Public, On Street, Other
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 840 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 273024400
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Squirrel Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $207/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $170,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,462
- Date on market: 12/15/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,FHA 203(k),Negotiable
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$187,500
$178,000 - $197,000
$1,586/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000$207/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Contingent | $190,000$207/sqft |
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| 2/9/2026 | Price change | $190,000-2.6%$207/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Price change | $195,000-2.5%$212/sqft |
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| 1/26/2026 | Price change | $200,000-2.4%$217/sqft |
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| 1/20/2026 | Price change | $205,000-2.4%$223/sqft |
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| 1/13/2026 | Price change | $210,000-4.5%$228/sqft |
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| 12/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $220,000$239/sqft |
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| 11/25/2025 | Listing removed | $220,000$239/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $220,000$239/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Listing removed | $220,000$239/sqft |
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| 2/20/2025 | Price change | $220,000+29.4%$239/sqft |
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| 1/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $170,000+2179.1%$185/sqft |
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| 12/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/22/2023 | Price change | $1,495-11.8%$2/sqft |
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| 11/17/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,695-10.6%$2/sqft |
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| 6/14/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/2/2023 | Price change | $1,895-0.3%$2/sqft |
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| 3/4/2023 | Price change | $1,900-4.8%$2/sqft |
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| 2/17/2023 | Price change | $1,995-5%$2/sqft |
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| 2/3/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,100$2/sqft |
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| 1/27/2000 | Sold | $7,459$8/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,163 +67.9% | $154,500 +67.9% |
| 2024 | $1,288 | $92,000 |
| 2023 | $1,288 +118% | $92,000 |
| 2022 | $591 | -- |
| 2021 | $591 +8.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $546 | -- |
| 2017 | $546 -23.7% | -- |
| 2016 | $715 | -- |
| 2015 | $715 | -- |
| 2014 | $715 +71.1% | $31,200 +884.8% |
| 2012 | $418 | $3,168 |
| 2011 | -- | $3,168 |
| 2010 | -- | $3,168 |
| 2009 | -- | $3,168 |
| 2008 | -- | $3,168 |
| 2007 | -- | $3,168 |
| 2006 | -- | $3,168 |
| 2005 | -- | $3,168 |
| 2004 | -- | $3,168 |
| 2003 | -- | $3,168 +6.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $2,976 +32.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $2,240 |
| 1999 | -- | $2,240 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Southwest Schuylkill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Comegys Benjamin B SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Bartram John - MainGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: West Philadelphia
- District: Philadelphia City
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