For sale

Price cut: $100 (6/7)

$849,900

1517 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

6beds

3,388sqft

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Townhouse

Built in 1915

1,755 Square Feet Lot

$825,900 Zestimate^®

$251/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Incredible spaceExpansive home

1517-17 Christian Street presents a rare opportunity to own a massive property in the heart of Philadelphia’s highly desirable Graduate Hospital neighborhood. Featuring 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms, this expansive home offers incredible space, character, and endless potential for an owner-occupant, investor, or developer looking to create a true masterpiece. Located just minutes from Center City and surrounded by some of Philadelphia’s best dining, shopping, entertainment, and transportation, this property perfectly blends location, lifestyle, and opportunity. The home’s generous footprint and prime positioning make it ideal for customization, luxury living, multi-generational living, or redevelopment possibilities. Motivated seller — bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this unique Graduate Hospital gem. Rare opportunities like this do not come around often.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 4
Main level bathrooms: 2

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,388
Total interior livable area: 3,388 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,388
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Three
Stories: 3
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1,755 Square Feet
Dimensions: 18.00 x 98.00

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 301168530
Zoning: RM1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Straight Thru
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Philadelphia (south)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $251/sqft
Tax assessed value: $782,900
Annual tax amount: $10,959
Date on market: 5/19/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$825,900

$785,000 - $867,000

$4,849/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/7/2026	Price change	$849,9000%$251/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2623606 Report a problem
5/21/2026	Price change	$850,000-15%$251/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2623606 Report a problem
5/19/2026	Listed for sale	$1,000,000$295/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2623606 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$10,959 +13.8%	$782,900 +13.8%
2024	$9,626	$687,700
2023	$9,626 +76%	$687,700
2022	$5,469	--
2021	$5,469 -2.3%	--
2018	$5,596	--
2017	$5,596 -11.2%	--
2016	$6,299	--
2015	$6,299	--

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