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  • Price cut: $25K (6/3)
    $515,000

    1720 W Oxford St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

    3beds
    2,161sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1999
    2,204 Square Feet Lot
    $507,100 Zestimate®
    $238/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    City viewsOutdoor living refinedFantastic skyline viewsPassionfruit vinesCustom pantry in basementFinished basementMiele french door refrigerator
    Fully renovated 2150 sq foot home in 2023, like an oasis in the desert, your eyes won’t believe this exists in the city! Make this 3-bedroom 2.5 bath, modern house your next home, and you will NEVER want to move again! Outdoor living refined, sustainable living solar-powered house. The open layout allows for ease of dining, entertaining or relaxing, seamlessly indoors to outdoors with a spacious exterior ‘living room’ and separate exterior dining space to experience the seasons of the year in a lush, private garden with 3 trees on the property. Grow your own vegetables and flowers. HIGHLIGHTS: 2 CAR PARKING wired for Level 2 charger, extra-wide 25’ lot with side and rear gardens with rose and vegetable gardens, patio deck, European oak large plank floors, Carrera marble in bathrooms, 9 KW of solar generation- 24 panels on roof, finished basement, natural light abundance, city views, blocks to subway, pear and quince trees, pergola covered in grapes and wisteria over the parking, passionfruit vines, fragrant jasmine vines. Custom renovation for owners of exacting standards: Generous and modern closets, custom Bali top-down cellular shades that block heat, solid oak floors throughout, wide 3" oak tread staircase. Hans Grohe stainless steel faucets and showers throughout the bathrooms and kitchen. Super-high efficiency HVAC system and on-demand water heater, electric bills only $10 /month. Hunter fans in bedrooms. Enter the first floor to living and dining room and then to the chef’s kitchen. Enjoy views of the 'oasis' from the kitchen while you cook. Solid wood kitchen cabinetry, waterfall marble Quartz countertop, semi- professional appliances from Miele and Kitchen Aid, 5 burner stove, Miele French door refrigerator, built-in microwave, pot filler, Italian Maiolica tile backsplash, professional Zline rangehood. Food will taste more delicious cooked at home with these specialized appliances! An additional living room in the finished basement with half bath. Custom pantry in basement, with built-in bar with upright Samsung free-standing freezer/ fridge, wine refrigerator and frigobar for your entertaining needs. Separate laundry room and modern storage / utility room. Walk up the wide stairs to the 2nd floor, there is a bedroom with 2 closets and city views, a full bathroom and another large bedroom with ample closet and bay window. The top floor features the principal bedroom showcasing a custom closet, fantastic skyline views and a luxurious, ensuite bath with double vanity, Toto Washlet Plus bidet toliet and remote control, marble shower with glass door and a double showerhead in stainless by Hans Grohe. All details of this house were considered in the function and design. Prime location: Close proximity to local attractions such as the Art Museum, Kelly drive, Parks and recreation, with easy access to public transportation and downtown Center City! Between 2 grocery stores, 2 blocks away.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Danielle Lawless 215-917-3093,

    KW Empower 215-627-3500

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2584166MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Basement
      • Area: 600
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Natural Gas
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Solar Tube(s)
      • Basement: Partial,Finished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,161
      • Total interior livable area: 2,161 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,561
      • Finished area below ground: 600

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Asphalt, Private, Detached Carport
      • Carport spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Three
      • Stories: 3
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 2,204 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 26.00 x 86.00
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 471131810
      • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Masonry
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1999

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Septic
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

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

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $238/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $220,500
      • Annual tax amount: $3,087
      • Date on market: 2/14/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $507,100

        $482,000 - $532,000

        $2,371/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/3/2026Price change$515,000-4.6%$238/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2584166 Report a problem
        5/26/2026Price change$540,000-1.8%$250/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2584166 Report a problem
        4/10/2026Price change$550,000-3.5%$255/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2584166 Report a problem
        3/12/2026Price change$570,000-2.6%$264/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2584166 Report a problem
        2/14/2026Listed for sale$585,000$271/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2584166 Report a problem
        11/21/2025Listing removed$585,000$271/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2520924 Report a problem
        10/3/2025Price change$585,000-2.5%$271/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2520924 Report a problem
        7/29/2025Listed for sale$600,000+126.4%$278/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2520924 Report a problem
        2/4/2022Sold$265,000-5%$123/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2059692 Report a problem
        1/11/2022Contingent$279,000$129/sqft
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        12/27/2021Listed for sale$279,000-22.5%$129/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2059692 Report a problem
        12/1/2021Listing removed$360,000$167/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2013396 Report a problem
        10/12/2021Listed for sale$360,000-20.9%$167/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2013396 Report a problem
        1/13/2021Listing removed--
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        7/27/2020Listed for sale$455,000+727.3%$211/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown #PAPH915518 Report a problem
        2/5/2003Sold$55,000$25/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,087 -33.1%$220,500 -33.1%
        2024$4,612 $329,500
        2023$4,612 $329,500
        2022$4,612 --
        2021$4,612 +3.5%--
        2018$4,458 +14.4%--
        2017$3,898 +58.4%--
        2016$2,461 --
        2015$2,461 --
        2014$2,461 +4.5%$205,800 +1570.5%
        2012$2,356 $12,320
        2011-- $12,320
        2010-- $12,320
        2009-- $12,320
        2008-- $12,320
        2007-- $12,320
        2006-- $12,320
        2005-- $12,320 +1440%
        2004-- $800
        2003-- $800
        2002-- $800
        2000-- $800 -92.2%
        1999-- $10,304
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: North Central

        Getting around

        84 / 100
        Very Walkable
        80 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        74 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • 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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