For sale

$169,000

1537 S Stanley St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

3beds

1,188sqft

$1,145/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1920

858 Square Feet Lot

$159,500 Zestimate^®

$142/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Brick rowhome

Investor opportunity at 1537 S Stanley St in Grays Ferry, one of South Philadelphia's most active neighborhoods for reinvestment. This brick rowhome has [3] bedrooms and [1] bath across about [1,188] sq ft. The home is in average condition with good bones. You can rent it as-is, add light updates, or do a full renovation. Rent estimates for similar 3-bedroom homes on the block are about $1,800 to $2,300 per month. Updated 3-bedroom homes in the area have recently sold for $230,000–$265,000. Grays Ferry is close to Center City, University City and the Schuylkill River Trail, so tenants and buyers are drawn to it. Cash and conventional buyers welcome. Sold as-is. Buyer to verify all information.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

None, Electric

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Basement: Concrete
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,188
Total interior livable area: 1,188 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,188
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Three
Stories: 3
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 858 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 364426900
Zoning: RSA5
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Block

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Grays Ferry

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $142/sqft
Tax assessed value: $159,100
Annual tax amount: $2,227
Date on market: 10/5/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$159,500

$152,000 - $167,000

$1,915/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/5/2026	Listed for sale	$169,000+6.3%$142/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2677456 Report a problem
4/29/2022	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
1/29/2022	Listed for sale	$159,000+1672.6%$134/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
3/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
1/6/2018	Listing removed	$819$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
12/16/2017	Listed for rent	$819$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
3/19/1998	Sold	$8,970+258.8%$8/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/3/1997	Sold	$2,500$2/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,919 +21%	$137,100 +21%
2024	$1,586	$113,300
2023	$1,586 +25.6%	$113,300
2022	$1,263	--
2021	$1,263 +7.5%	--
2018	$1,174	--
2017	$1,174 +23.9%	--
2016	$948	--
2015	$948	--
2014	$948 +16.1%	$60,900 +1410.4%
2012	$816	$4,032
2011	--	$4,032
2010	--	$4,032
2009	--	$4,032
2008	--	$4,032
2007	--	$4,032 +7.7%
2006	--	$3,744
2005	--	$3,744
2004	--	$3,744
2003	--	$3,744 -24.5%
2002	--	$4,960
2000	--	$4,960
1999	--	$4,960