Come see this RENOVATED, meticulously maintained 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom home (which includes a Full Studio Basement Apartment!) located in the sought-after Castor Gardens section of Philadelphia! The fenced-in, oversized lot has plenty of space for you to enjoy bbq's with friends and let the kids play with a sense of security. Step into this spacious home, featuring bamboo flooring throughout the living and dining areas, and a tiled kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Enjoy tons of NATURAL LIGHT with NEW Anderson Windows throughout (Green Label ) that tilt-in for easy cleaning. Make your way up to 3 spacious bedrooms and a beautifully tiled bathroom. The basement has a separate storage room, a beautiful powder room, and a washer and dryer. This walk-out basement leads to another exterior door to access another finished space with full shower and kitchenette. This home will keep you cool in the summer with NEW Fujitsu mini split, energy-efficient units throughout the home. The roof was also redone approximately 5 years ago. NEW electric. ALL of the work has been done for you! On a quiet, tree-lined street, 1540 Stevens St is a move-in ready home with easy access to tons of shopping, buses, trains, restaurants, I-95, the PA Turnpike, and Rt 1. **
Sold for $279,000
$279,000
1540 Stevens St, Philadelphia, PA 19149
3beds
1,306sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
1,635 Square Feet Lot
$282,200 Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$2,080 Estimated rent
Home value
$282,200
$260,000 - $308,000
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New anderson windowsWalk-out basementTiled kitchenBeautiful powder roomWasher and dryerStudio apartmentFull studio basement apartment
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Listed by:
Kim Adu 215-620-2001,
Keller Williams Main Line
Bought with:
Glory Morales, RS343118
Giraldo Real Estate Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2529462
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 180
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, In Basement
Features
- Windows: Energy Efficient
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,306
- Total interior livable area: 1,306 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,126
- Finished area below ground: 180
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Alley Access
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,635 sqft
- Dimensions: 27.00 x 60.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 541045700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: No Septic System
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Castor Gardens
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $279,000$214/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2529462 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Contingent | $279,000$214/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2529462 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $279,000$214/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2529462 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Contingent | $279,000$214/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2529462 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $279,000$214/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2511520 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2025 | Contingent | $279,000$214/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $279,000+1.5%$214/sqft |
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| 6/15/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000+139.1%$211/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/22/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,050$2/sqft |
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| 1/11/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/21/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,050$2/sqft |
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| 12/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/21/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,050$2/sqft |
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| 4/3/2019 | Sold | $115,000-4.2%$88/sqft |
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| 2/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $120,000-7.6%$92/sqft |
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| 5/17/2008 | Listing removed | $129,900$99/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #5082371 Report a problem | ||
| 2/29/2008 | Listed for sale | $129,900$99/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #5082371 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,718 +25.7% | $194,200 +25.7% |
| 2024 | $2,163 | $154,500 |
| 2023 | $2,163 +40.8% | $154,500 |
| 2022 | $1,536 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,536 +4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,474 -2% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,505 | -- |
| 2016 | $1,505 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,505 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,505 +36.5% | $112,300 +690.4% |
| 2012 | $1,103 | $14,208 |
| 2011 | -- | $14,208 |
| 2010 | -- | $14,208 |
| 2009 | -- | $14,208 |
| 2008 | -- | $14,208 |
| 2007 | -- | $14,208 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $13,216 |
| 2005 | -- | $13,216 |
| 2004 | -- | $13,216 |
| 2003 | -- | $13,216 -1.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $13,440 |
| 2000 | -- | $13,440 |
| 1999 | -- | $13,440 |
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Neighborhood: Oxford Circle
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Spruance Gilbert SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Northeast High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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Estimated market value
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