Welcome to 1520 S Garnet St, a charming and well-maintained home tucked away on a small, quiet block in desirable Point Breeze. Enjoy peaceful city living with unbeatable convenience—just steps to public transit, minutes to Broad Street, and quick access to major highways. Inside, the open layout is filled with natural light, with two similarly sized bedrooms and a finished basement currently used as a bedroom for extra living space. The updated second-floor bathroom includes in-home laundry, and the large backyard offers the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. An excellent investment opportunity, the property is tenant-occupied with reliable renters paying $1,700/month and nine months remaining on the lease. Whether you’re seeking a smart addition to your portfolio or a future personal home in one of Philadelphia’s fastest-growing neighborhoods, 1520 S Garnet St delivers.
Sold for $245,000
$245,000
1520 S Garnet St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
2beds
976sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1923
672 Square Feet Lot
$246,600 Zestimate®
$251/sqft
$2,063 Estimated rent
Home value
$246,600
$229,000 - $266,000
$2,063/mo
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In-home laundryUpdated second-floor bathroomTwo similarly sized bedrooms
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Listed by:
Christopher Somers 267-987-4443,
KW Empower,
Co-Listing Agent: Rani Saba 215-284-1760,
KW Empower
Bought with:
Pia Arellano, 367858
Keller Williams Real Estate - Media
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2575530
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 976
- Total interior livable area: 976 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 976
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 672 sqft
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 48.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 363221200
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Point Breeze
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $245,000-2%$251/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2575530 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2026 | Pending sale | $250,000$256/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2575530 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2026 | Contingent | $250,000$256/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2575530 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000$256/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2575530 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $250,000$256/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2527778 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+12.5%$256/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2527778 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2025 | Listing removed | $1,700$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2424894 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,700$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2424894 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2022 | Sold | $222,200$228/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2021 | Sold | $222,200-7%$228/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH1024254 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2021 | Pending sale | $239,000$245/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH1024254 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2021 | Contingent | $239,000$245/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH1024254 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $239,000$245/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH1024254 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2020 | Listing removed | $239,000$245/sqft |
Source: United Real Estate #PAPH926430 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $239,000+51.8%$245/sqft |
Source: United Real Estate #PAPH926430 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2020 | Sold | $157,400+4.9%$161/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2019 | Listed for sale | $150,000+42.9%$154/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Philadelphia #PAPH836198 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2018 | Sold | $105,000+483.3%$108/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2011 | Sold | $18,000+260%$18/sqft |
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| 10/14/2005 | Sold | $5,000$5/sqft |
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| 10/1/2004 | Sold | $5,000$5/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,517 +9% | $179,800 +9% |
| 2024 | $2,310 | $165,000 |
| 2023 | $2,310 +27.2% | $165,000 |
| 2022 | $1,816 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,816 +7.5% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,688 +90.9% | -- |
| 2017 | $884 -22.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,137 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,137 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,137 +4.5% | $81,200 +4431.3% |
| 2012 | $1,088 | $1,792 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,792 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,792 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,792 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,792 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,792 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,664 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,664 |
| 2004 | -- | $1,664 |
| 2003 | -- | $1,664 |
| 2002 | -- | $1,664 |
| 2000 | -- | $1,664 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Point Breeze
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mcdaniel Delaplaine SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10South Philadelphia High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright 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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Estimated market value
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