For sale

$669,900

1520 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

10beds

2,958sqft

$4,451/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1880

2,247 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$226/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Victorian gothic twin

Investor Alert. Showings by appointment with 24 hours notice. One half of a Victorian Gothic twin attributed to Philadelphia architect Willis G. Hale, near Temple University. 10 bedrooms and 4.5 baths across 2,958 square feet, on a 21 by 107 foot lot. The house is leased as a whole on a single lease, and the same tenant has rented it continuously for 14 years. Current rent is $6,250 a month, $75,000 a year. Net operating income is $62,355. One lease and one rent check for the whole building. The other half of the twin, 1522 N 17th St, is also for sale, and the two can be bought together. A trailing 12-month statement is available on request.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 5
Full bathrooms: 4
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 5
Main level bedrooms: 10

Heating

Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Water Heater

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,958
Total interior livable area: 2,958 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,958

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Three
Stories: 3
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 2,247 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade
Parcel number: 881146890
Zoning: RM 1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1880

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Temple University

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $226/sqft
Tax assessed value: $448,800
Annual tax amount: $6,943
Date on market: 10/7/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/7/2026	Listed for sale	$669,900-10.7%$226/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2678798 Report a problem
1/7/2026	Listing removed	$750,000$254/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2509516 Report a problem
6/25/2025	Listed for sale	$750,000-9.1%$254/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2509516 Report a problem
5/8/2025	Listing removed	$824,950$279/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2452802 Report a problem
3/9/2025	Listed for sale	$824,950$279/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2452802 Report a problem
5/22/2018	Listing removed	$7,200$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
4/14/2018	Listed for rent	$7,200$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2017	$4,595	--
2016	$4,595 -44.1%	--
2015	$8,214	--
2014	$8,214 +78.8%	$342,900 +1628.3%
2012	$4,595	$19,840
2011	--	$19,840 +278%
2010	--	$5,248
2009	--	$5,248
2008	--	$5,248
2007	--	$5,248
2006	--	$5,248
2005	--	$5,248 +152.3%
2004	--	$2,080
2003	--	$2,080
2002	--	$2,080
2000	--	$2,080
1999	--	$2,080