We have all walked into a house and said “If it were mine I’d have done this”. Well here is a once in a lifetime opportunity. This is truly a blank slate with all the possibilities you can dream built right in. Located in the heart of Fishtown this gem needs someone who is a dreamer and a doer, could that be you? This is an opportunity for a discerning buyer and/or seasoned renovator. Partially gutted, brick exposed, HVAC, electrical and plumbing updated or exposed and primed for transformation. This property comes with approved structural and architectural plans already in hand. Though if you want something different, now is your time to do it to your exacting standards. Priced to sell quickly and easy to show, set up your tour today. Fortune favors the bold!
Sold for $170,000
Zestimate®
$170,000
1589 E Hewson St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
2beds
800sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
453 Square Feet Lot
$170,000 Zestimate®
$213/sqft
$1,967 Estimated rent
Home value
$170,000
$162,000 - $179,000
$1,967/mo
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Brick exposedPlumbing updated
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gavin Ludovici 614-507-7722,
KW Empower,
Listing Team: Tcs Group, Co-Listing Team: Tcs Group,Co-Listing Agent: Morgan Harrington 215-776-0515,
KW Empower
Bought with:
Colleen DeCesare
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2623774
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: None
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 800
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 800
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 453 sqft
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 40.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 181232400
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Fishtown
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA 203(k),Other,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Sold | $170,000-12.4%$213/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2623774 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Pending sale | $194,000$243/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2623774 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $194,000+21.3%$243/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2623774 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2017 | Sold | $160,000$200/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $160,000+23.1%$200/sqft |
Source: City Wide Realty, Inc #6921986 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2015 | Sold | $130,000$163/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,708 +20.4% | $264,900 +20.4% |
| 2024 | $3,081 | $220,100 |
| 2023 | $3,081 +34.5% | $220,100 |
| 2022 | $2,291 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,291 +7.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,126 | -- |
| 2017 | $2,126 +31.5% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,617 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,617 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,617 | $95,300 +1631.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $5,504 |
| 2011 | -- | $5,504 |
| 2010 | -- | $5,504 |
| 2009 | -- | $5,504 |
| 2008 | -- | $5,504 |
| 2007 | -- | $5,504 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $5,120 |
| 2005 | -- | $5,120 |
| 2004 | -- | $5,120 |
| 2003 | -- | $5,120 |
| 2002 | -- | $5,120 |
| 2000 | -- | $5,120 -15.8% |
| 1999 | -- | $6,080 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fishtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Adaire Alexander SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Penn Treaty Middle SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.3 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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- Philadelphia County
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- 19125
- Fishtown
- 1589 E Hewson St
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