Welcome to 1720 Alter! This 16 foot wide, two bedroom, one and a half bath home with patio, basement and just one block south of Washington Avenue is not to be missed! Just past the vestibule is a spacious living and dining room with hardwood floors, tons of natural light, a coat closet and powder room. The cheerful kitchen features a GE appliance package, subway tile backsplash and tons of cabinet space. Off the kitchen is a private patio perfect for grilling or relaxing outside. Upstairs you’ll find a large primary bedroom, a secondary bedroom, great closet space, a linen closet, and a bright and beautiful full bathroom with shower/tub combination that was renovated in 2021. The basement houses the washer/dryer and is perfect for storage! This home is a short walk to local favorites like Chicks, American Sardine Bar, L’Anima, Giant Supermarket, Sprouts, Target, and walkable to Rittenhouse Square and the rest of Center City! Easy access to the Broad Street Line and Septa bus routes. Set up your showing today! Pictures are virtually staged.
Sold for $297,505
$297,505
1720 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
2beds
996sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1923
720 Square Feet Lot
$302,900 Zestimate®
$299/sqft
$2,155 Estimated rent
Home value
$302,900
$276,000 - $333,000
$2,155/mo
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Private patioCheerful kitchenTons of natural lightTons of cabinet spaceSubway tile backsplashGe appliance packageHardwood floors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Becca Fischer 215-813-0128,
Compass RE,
Listing Team: The Patrick Campbell Team
Bought with:
Navid Aberg, RS349267
KW Empower
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2474402
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Primary bedroom
- Level: Unspecified
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Dining room
- Level: Unspecified
Family room
- Level: Unspecified
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
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 996
- Total interior livable area: 996 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 996
- 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: 720 sqft
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 45.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 365260300
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Point Breeze
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2025 | Sold | $297,505+0.8%$299/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2474402 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2025 | Contingent | $295,000$296/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2474402 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $295,000+24.2%$296/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2474402 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2018 | Sold | $237,500+3.7%$238/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2018 | Pending sale | $229,000$230/sqft |
Source: Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse #1002007592 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $229,000+74.1%$230/sqft |
Source: Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse #1002007592 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2015 | Listing removed | $1,500$2/sqft |
Source: Beechwood Property Holdings, LP Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2014 | Price change | $1,500-10.4%$2/sqft |
Source: Beechwood Property Holdings, LP Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,675$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2014 | Sold | $131,500-17.8%$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2014 | Pending sale | $159,900$161/sqft |
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut #6392285 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2014 | Listed for sale | $159,900+473.1%$161/sqft |
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut #6392285 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2007 | Sold | $27,900+458%$28/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2000 | Sold | $5,000$5/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,778 +8.4% | $269,900 +8.4% |
| 2024 | $3,487 | $249,100 |
| 2023 | $3,487 +18.4% | $249,100 |
| 2022 | $2,944 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,944 +67.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,755 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,755 +13.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,550 +2.9% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,506 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,506 +1.5% | $110,700 +2062.1% |
| 2012 | $1,483 | $5,120 |
| 2011 | -- | $5,120 |
| 2010 | -- | $5,120 |
| 2009 | -- | $5,120 |
| 2008 | -- | $5,120 +146.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $2,080 |
| 2006 | -- | $2,080 |
| 2005 | -- | $2,080 |
| 2004 | -- | $2,080 |
| 2003 | -- | $2,080 |
| 2002 | -- | $2,080 |
| 2000 | -- | $2,080 |
| 1999 | -- | $2,080 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Point Breeze
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Edwin M Stanton SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10South Philadelphia High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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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