PRICED TO SELL! Recently updated and well-maintained 2-bedroom home with a spacious backyard on a quiet Frankford block. Perfect for first-time buyers or investors, this home offers a comfortable layout and plenty of outdoor space. The first floor features a welcoming living room and an eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. From the kitchen, step out to a large fenced backyard with a raised deck—ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or summer gatherings. Upstairs you’ll find two bedrooms and a full tiled bathroom. The basement includes a full-size washer and dryer, with forced hot air heat already in place (central air can easily be added). Located just steps from public transportation, shopping, and the Market-Frankford Line, offering a quick ride into Center City.
Sold for $89,000
$89,000
1531 Gillingham St, Philadelphia, PA 19124
2beds
812sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1935
887 Square Feet Lot
$90,000 Zestimate®
$110/sqft
$1,181 Estimated rent
Home value
$90,000
$83,000 - $98,000
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Large fenced backyardSpacious backyardEat-in kitchenFull-size washer and dryerRaised deckForced hot air heatFull tiled bathroom
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christopher Somers 267-987-4443,
KW Empower,
Co-Listing Agent: Sean Dundon 215-627-3500,
KW Empower
Bought with:
Christopher Somers, RS278328
KW Empower
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2535572
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, In Basement
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 812
- Total interior livable area: 812 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 812
- 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: 887 sqft
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 63.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 232079500
- Zoning: CMX2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Frankford
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $89,000-1%$110/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2535572 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Contingent | $89,900$111/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2535572 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $89,900+38.3%$111/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2535572 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2023 | Sold | $65,000+71.1%$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2003 | Sold | $38,000+533.3%$47/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2001 | Sold | $6,000$7/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,131 +50.5% | $80,800 +50.5% |
| 2024 | $752 | $53,700 |
| 2023 | $752 +22.9% | $53,700 |
| 2022 | $612 | -- |
| 2021 | $612 +4% | -- |
| 2018 | $588 | -- |
| 2017 | $588 -15.8% | -- |
| 2016 | $699 | -- |
| 2015 | $699 | -- |
| 2014 | $699 +4.5% | $49,900 +1524.3% |
| 2012 | $669 | $3,072 |
| 2011 | -- | $3,072 |
| 2010 | -- | $3,072 |
| 2009 | -- | $3,072 |
| 2008 | -- | $3,072 |
| 2007 | -- | $3,072 |
| 2006 | -- | $3,072 |
| 2005 | -- | $3,072 |
| 2004 | -- | $3,072 |
| 2003 | -- | $3,072 |
| 2002 | -- | $3,072 |
| 2000 | -- | $3,072 |
| 1999 | -- | $3,072 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Frankford
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Marshall John SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Harding Warren G Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Frankford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19124
- Frankford
- 1531 Gillingham St
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