Value-add inventory in Brewerytown under $250k is rare, and this is the exact type of canvas experienced buyers look for. 1540 N. 29th Street is a three-story brick row offered at $200,000. The property stands as an authentic time capsule—retaining robust bones and authentic details. For the seasoned buyer or strategic renovator, the opportunity here is evident. You have the structural layout and square footage required to execute a high-margin value-add play: reconfigure the floor plan, expose original materials, and introduce contemporary finishes that drive top-of-market ARV or aggressive rental yields. Run the numbers against active resale comps in the immediate blocks. Opportunities with this level of margin and clear appreciation trajectory do not compare. Schedule a private tour and submit a competitive offer today.
For sale
$200,000
1540 N 29th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
6beds
1,585sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,020 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$126/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three-story brick row
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- on Zillow
- 241
- views
- 32
- saves
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Javada Hill 215-704-5057,
Compass RE 6108223356
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2685594
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 6
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,585
- Total interior livable area: 1,585 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,585
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,020 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 292240500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brewerytown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $126/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $245,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,442
- Date on market: 11/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(k),Private Financing Available
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,327 +0% | $237,700 +0% |
| 2024 | $3,326 | $237,600 |
| 2023 | $3,326 +222.4% | $237,600 |
| 2022 | $1,032 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,032 +3.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $998 -87.5% | -- |
| 2017 | $7,993 | -- |
| 2016 | $7,993 | -- |
| 2015 | $7,993 | -- |
| 2014 | $7,993 | $81,800 +1231.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $6,144 |
| 2011 | -- | $6,144 |
| 2010 | -- | $6,144 |
| 2009 | -- | $6,144 |
| 2008 | -- | $6,144 |
| 2007 | -- | $6,144 +4.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $5,888 |
| 2005 | -- | $5,888 |
| 2004 | -- | $5,888 +10.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $5,344 -1.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $5,440 |
| 2000 | -- | $5,440 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,440 |
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Neighborhood: Brewerytown
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




