Great investment opportunity or perfect for an owner-occupant looking to live in one unit and rent the other! This duplex located at 1533 W Passyunk Ave, directly across from the site of the historic Melrose Diner, offers solid bones and strong potential. Both units are clean and livable with separate utilities, including two boilers and two hot water tanks. The first-floor unit features hardwood floors throughout the living areas. The second-floor unit offers a flexible layout with three separate rooms that can be used as a three-bedroom or two-bedroom with living room, plus central air conditioning. The property includes a spacious basement with good ceiling height, offering great potential to be finished or used for additional storage. The rear yard is accessible from both units and is attached to a private alleyway, providing convenient access and added functionality. The second floor also has two separate entrances, including access to a common area ideal for bike storage or possible washer and dryer setup. Kitchens and bathrooms could benefit from updates, providing an excellent value-add opportunity to increase rental income or build equity over time. Conveniently located on West Passyunk Avenue near shopping, dining, and public transportation.
For sale
$440,000
1533 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
3beds
--baths
1,700sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central air conditioning
- 123 days
- 126
- 8
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marco Messina 267-975-7119,
Compass RE 2674358015,
Listing Team: The Matt Aragona Group, Co-Listing Team: The Matt Aragona Group,Co-Listing Agent: Matthew J Aragona 610-745-3211,
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2633532
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,700
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,003 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 91.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 481142900
- Zoning: CMX25
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $350,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,899
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,637/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $440,000$259/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,021 -8.8% | $358,700 -8.8% |
| 2024 | $5,504 | $393,200 |
| 2023 | $5,504 +123% | $393,200 |
| 2022 | $2,468 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,468 +7.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,294 | -- |
| 2017 | $2,294 +35% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,699 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,699 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,699 +4.5% | $121,400 +945.1% |
| 2012 | $1,627 | $11,616 |
| 2011 | -- | $11,616 |
| 2010 | -- | $11,616 |
| 2009 | -- | $11,616 |
| 2008 | -- | $11,616 |
| 2007 | -- | $11,616 |
| 2006 | -- | $11,616 |
| 2005 | -- | $11,616 |
| 2004 | -- | $11,616 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $10,560 |
| 2002 | -- | $10,560 |
| 2000 | -- | $10,560 |
| 1999 | -- | $10,560 |
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Neighborhood: Newbold
Nearby schools
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.




