Investor special! Exceptional opportunity for an investor, builder, contractor, or savvy buyer looking for their next renovation project. This spacious 3-story home offers 4 bedrooms, solid bones, and tremendous potential in a highly desirable Manayunk location. Property requires a complete renovation and is being sold strictly AS IS. Bring your vision and transform this property into a fantastic investment or future home.
Under contract
$250,000
159 Markle St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
4beds
1,416sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,151 Square Feet Lot
$239,100 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 53 days |
- 509 |
- 23 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
ZJ Jasdi 215-704-5600,
Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell 2156462900
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2644238
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,416
- Total interior livable area: 1,416 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,416
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,151 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 78.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 211038500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Fixer,Below Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Manayunk
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $278,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,904
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$239,100
$227,000 - $251,000
$2,288/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Contingent | $250,000$177/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2644238 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000$177/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2644238 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,904 +17% | $278,900 +17% |
| 2024 | $3,336 | $238,300 |
| 2023 | $3,336 +11.9% | $238,300 |
| 2022 | $2,982 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,982 +1.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,931 +23.6% | -- |
| 2017 | $2,371 +3.7% | -- |
| 2016 | $2,287 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,287 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,287 | $193,400 +759.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $22,496 |
| 2011 | -- | $22,496 |
| 2010 | -- | $22,496 |
| 2009 | -- | $22,496 |
| 2008 | -- | $22,496 |
| 2007 | -- | $22,496 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $20,928 |
| 2005 | -- | $20,928 |
| 2004 | -- | $20,928 +4.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $19,968 +3.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $19,328 +16.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $16,544 +16.2% |
| 1999 | -- | $14,240 |
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Neighborhood: Wissahickon
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cook-Wissahickon SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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