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  • Price cut: $10K (8/14)
    $425,000

    159 Hermitage St, Philadelphia, PA 19127

    5beds
    2,284sqft
    : 
    $2,653/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1925
    1,980 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $186/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    First floor laundryLarge rear yardTile backsplashCobblestone streetHardwood floorsGranite countersStainless steel appliances
    Welcome home to this 5 bedroom, 2 full bath, 2284 sqft home on a cobblestone street in the heart of Manayunk, just 3 blocks off of Main St. Walk in to a well-lit living room with hardwood floors, through the dining room also with hardwood floors, and on to the kitchen with soft-close, dovetailed drawers and white shaker cabinets, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and granite counters. A first floor full bath and large rear yard makes it perfect for entertaining. Second floor boasts 3 bedrooms and large hall bath with white subway tile shower/tub combo. First floor laundry. With new furnace installed November 2025, this house is move-in ready. Come take a look
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Holly Purdy 717-321-3333,

    RE/MAX of Gettysburg (717) 338-0881

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2649572MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Storage Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
      Bedroom 1
      • Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 5
      • Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Tile/Brick
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom 1
      • Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom 2
      • Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Tile/Brick
      • Level: Upper
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring - Wood
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring - HardWood
      • Level: Main
      Storage room
      • Level: Lower
      Heating
      • Hot Water, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Basement: Full,Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,984
      • Total interior livable area: 2,284 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,284
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: On Street
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Other
      Features
      • Levels: Three
      • Stories: 3
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 1,980 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 22.00 x 90.00
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 211423300
      • Zoning: RSA5
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Architectural style: Straight Thru,Dutch
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Masonry
      • Foundation: Stone
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1925

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Manayunk
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Philadelphia
      • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $186/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $491,800
      • Annual tax amount: $6,884
      • Date on market: 7/23/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Inclusions: Stove, Refrigerator, Oven / Range, Dishwasher, Washer And Dryer
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/14/2026Price change$425,000-2.3%$186/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2649572 Report a problem
        7/23/2026Listed for sale$435,000+46.5%$190/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2649572 Report a problem
        6/25/2024Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        4/16/2024Listed for rent$3,200$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        8/25/2022Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        8/3/2022Listed for rent$3,200+16.4%$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        6/28/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        6/19/2021Listed for rent$2,750+41%$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        5/8/2020Sold$297,000-5.7%$130/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/28/2020Pending sale$315,000$138/sqft
        Source: Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy #PAPH840804 Report a problem
        10/9/2019Listed for sale$315,000+89.8%$138/sqft
        Source: Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy #PAPH840804 Report a problem
        3/6/2019Listing removed$1,950$1/sqft
        Source: Sterling Real Estate Report a problem
        2/3/2019Listed for rent$1,950$1/sqft
        Source: Sterling Real Estate Report a problem
        10/28/2015Sold$166,000-11.9%$73/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/6/2014Price change$188,500-0.3%$83/sqft
        Source: Kershaw Esposito Real Estate and Property Management #6430237 Report a problem
        8/17/2014Price change$189,000-4.1%$83/sqft
        Source: Kershaw Esposito Real Estate and Property Management #6430237 Report a problem
        7/26/2014Listed for sale$197,000-1.5%$86/sqft
        Source: Kershaw Esposito Real Estate and Property Management #6430237 Report a problem
        12/22/2013Listing removed$199,900$88/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Real Estate- Blue Bell #6259617 Report a problem
        8/3/2013Listed for sale$199,900$88/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Real Estate Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$6,884 +18.7%$491,800 +18.7%
        2024$5,798 $414,200
        2023$5,798 +73.9%$414,200
        2022$3,334 --
        2021$3,334 +1.8%--
        2018$3,277 --
        2017$3,277 +6.1%--
        2016$3,089 --
        2015$3,089 --
        2014$3,089 +20.9%$220,700 +918.7%
        2012$2,555 $21,664
        2011-- $21,664
        2010-- $21,664
        2009-- $21,664
        2008-- $21,664
        2007-- $21,664 +7.5%
        2006-- $20,160
        2005-- $20,160
        2004-- $20,160 +5%
        2003-- $19,200 +2.9%
        2002-- $18,656 +14.1%
        2000-- $16,352 +1%
        1999-- $16,192
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Manayunk

        Getting around

        88 / 100
        Very Walkable
        47 / 100
        Some Transit
        39 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Philadelphia City

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