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Sold for $750,000
  • $750,000

    1638 E Berks St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

    3beds
    2,340sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1875
    1,450 Square Feet Lot
    $762,500 Zestimate®
    $321/sqft
    $2,998 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $762,500

    $702,000 - $831,000

    $2,998/mo

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    What's special

    Does your heart desire a space to create AND call home? You're in luck - you'll soon be in LOVE. Welcome to the True Heart of Fishtown - just steps away from the Frankford Ave Arts corridor - and a quick stroll from all of the Fun and Fabulousness of Fishtown - pubs, parks, shops, the Berks St SEPTA EL Stop... you name it, it's probably in the Neighborhood! This Storefront Live/Work Space offers an open first floor STOREFRONT level - with powder room and access to the basement (good for storage - with sidewalk access). Step out the rear door to a SEPARATE garage / carriage house that can accommodate 2 cars - this space is currently being used as an art studio. Upstairs in the main building find a front sitting / living room, a recently updated kitchen and a full bathroom and laundry area. The top level offers 3 generously proportioned bedrooms and an additional bathroom. Old world charm and cool contemporary updating abounds in this space. Make it your own!

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other
    Cooling
    • Wall
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,340 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 1,450 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 871095300
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Straight Thru
    Condition
    • Year built: 1875

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $321/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $194,700
    • Annual tax amount: $2,725

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/13/2025Sold$750,000+70.5%$321/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/12/2020Sold$440,000-20%$188/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/21/2020Pending sale$550,000$235/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Philly #PAPH928984 Report a problem
    9/1/2020Listed for sale$550,000$235/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Philly #PAPH928984 Report a problem
    8/27/2020Pending sale$550,000$235/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Philly #PAPH928984 Report a problem
    8/26/2020Listed for sale$550,000+107.5%$235/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Philly #PAPH928984 Report a problem
    6/4/2012Sold$265,000-17.2%$113/sqft
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    2/13/2011Listing removed$319,900$137/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5777378 Report a problem
    9/25/2010Listed for sale$319,900+155.9%$137/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5777378 Report a problem
    1/16/2004Sold$125,000$53/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,725 -0.3%$194,700 -0.3%
    2024$2,734 $195,300
    2023$2,734 -19.8%$195,300
    2022$3,407 --
    2021$3,407 +1%--
    2018$3,374 +18.7%--
    2017$2,842 -13.4%--
    2016$3,280 +2.8%--
    2015$3,192 --
    2014$3,192 $256,500
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    Neighborhood: Fishtown

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

    Source: The 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
    $762,500
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