This historic Philadelphia home, listed on the Philadelphia Historic Registry, presents an exceptional opportunity for its next owner to make history. Spanning over 4,000 square feet and occupying just under 0.20 acres of land, this Temple University end unit asset offers remarkable potential. Restoring this home to its former grandeur or developing the expansive lot into a multi-unit student housing complex are both viable options. The home boasts high ceilings throughout, a spacious backyard, and ample interior living spaces. The surrounding North Philadelphia neighborhood is undergoing revitalization and provides excellent transit access and close proximity to downtown Philadelphia.
For sale
Price cut: $74K (8/12)
$525,000
1522 N 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
4beds
4,140sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1915
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$504,200 Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious backyardAmple interior living spacesHigh ceilings throughout
- 276 days
- 132
- 9
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anthony Billetta 484-682-3869,
Real of Pennsylvania 2153675238
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2567030
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Curved Staircase, High Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,140
- Total interior livable area: 4,140 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,140
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Public, Unassigned, On Street, Other
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors - Swing In
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Other
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Other,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Street
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Year Round Access, Other, Downtown
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 471226700
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 120/240V
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: North Central
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $528,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,390
- Date on market: 12/19/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,FHA 203(b),Negotiable,VA Loan,Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$504,200
$479,000 - $529,000
$1,970/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $525,000-12.4%$127/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $599,000-0.2%$145/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Price change | $599,999-20%$145/sqft |
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| 3/22/2026 | Price change | $749,999-11.8%$181/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Price change | $850,000-13.7%$205/sqft |
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| 1/31/2026 | Price change | $985,000-17.9%$238/sqft |
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| 12/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$290/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,391 -21.2% | $528,000 -21.2% |
| 2024 | $9,383 | $670,300 |
| 2023 | -- | $670,300 |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | $5,976 | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $258,500 +1371.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $17,568 |
| 2011 | -- | $17,568 |
| 2010 | -- | $17,568 |
| 2009 | -- | $17,568 |
| 2008 | -- | $17,568 |
| 2007 | -- | $17,568 |
| 2006 | -- | $17,568 |
| 2005 | -- | $17,568 |
| 2004 | -- | $17,568 |
| 2003 | -- | $17,568 -19% |
| 2002 | -- | $21,696 +142.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $8,960 |
| 1999 | -- | $8,960 |
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Neighborhood: North Central
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