Why rent when you can buy? This charming and affordable 2BR/1BA home is the perfect starter opportunity for those looking to build fast equity with some updates. The major upgrades have already been done including the kitchen and bathroom so you can move right in. The rest is ready for your personal touch with fun weekend projects to make it truly your own. Located on a plant-loving block in vibrant Newbold, you're just one block from Target, Sprout's, Giant, Starbucks, Chipotle, Fine Wine and Spirits. Multiple Septa routes including the Broad Street Line are a block away. Less than ten minutes to East Passyunk Square and the Italian Market, with Rittenhouse Square and Center City a short walk away. THIS HOME QUALIFIES FOR SPECIAL FINANCING! 3% Down, No PMI, 1% off Current Market Rates. Some may even qualify for an additional 6K grant! All this makes home ownership even more attainable! This is a rare chance to own in this location along with special financing at a price you just won’t see again.
Sold for $235,000
$235,000
1524 Ellsworth St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
2beds
840sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1923
455 Square Feet Lot
$238,300 Zestimate®
$280/sqft
$1,726 Estimated rent
Home value
$238,300
$217,000 - $260,000
$1,726/mo
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Plant-loving blockMajor upgrades
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sean Doan 610-504-0404,
OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
Bought with:
Asher Brooks Chancey, RS348828
OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2516698
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 840
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 840
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 455 sqft
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 33.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 365272900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Newbold
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | Sold | $235,000-6%$280/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Contingent | $250,000$298/sqft |
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| 7/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000-5.7%$298/sqft |
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| 5/4/2025 | Listing removed | $264,999$315/sqft |
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| 3/31/2025 | Price change | $264,999-3.6%$315/sqft |
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| 2/12/2025 | Price change | $274,999-1.8%$327/sqft |
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| 1/17/2025 | Price change | $279,900-3.4%$333/sqft |
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| 1/3/2025 | Price change | $289,900-3.3%$345/sqft |
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| 12/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $299,900+84%$357/sqft |
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| 11/2/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/1/2023 | Price change | $1,495-6.3%$2/sqft |
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| 10/22/2023 | Price change | $1,595-5.9%$2/sqft |
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| 10/2/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,695-0.3%$2/sqft |
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| 6/27/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/14/2023 | Price change | $1,700-8.1%$2/sqft |
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| 6/7/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,850$2/sqft |
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| 3/23/2023 | Sold | $163,000-6.9%$194/sqft |
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| 2/28/2023 | Contingent | $175,000$208/sqft |
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| 2/13/2023 | Price change | $175,000-12.5%$208/sqft |
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| 1/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $199,900$238/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,604 +1.1% | $186,000 +1.1% |
| 2024 | $2,576 | $184,000 |
| 2023 | $2,576 +47.4% | $184,000 |
| 2022 | $1,747 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,747 +7.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,624 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,624 -83.6% | -- |
| 2016 | $9,918 | -- |
| 2015 | $9,918 | -- |
| 2014 | $9,918 | $101,500 +1168.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $8,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,000 +111.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $3,776 |
| 2007 | -- | $3,776 +7.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $3,520 |
| 2005 | -- | $3,520 |
| 2004 | -- | $3,520 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $3,200 -13% |
| 2002 | -- | $3,680 |
| 2000 | -- | $3,680 |
| 1999 | -- | $3,680 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Point Breeze
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Edwin M Stanton SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10South Philadelphia High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 1 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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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19146
- Point Breeze
- 1524 Ellsworth St
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