Structurally rock-solid South Philadelphia classic air-lite home in Southbrook Park! Incredible upside! Minutes from University City, CHOP, Penn Medicine, and Grays Ferry Crescent Trail. Showcasing autentic mid-century design and 1950s craftsmanship. This home boasts historic Rock Lath plaster walls, pristine unpainted 2-panel Douglas fir interior doors, and original wrought iron handrails. Original hardwood floors now mostly revealed after being protected beneath carpets for generations(classic parquet and straight plank hardwood). Vintage character shines in the entry with an original Tofani big-window front door with amber rondel glass. The retro blue bathroom tiles feature timeless basket-weave flooring and beautiful pristine kitchen tiles. Priced to reflect the opportunity for personal styling , new windows and kitchen and bath updates. The home offers exceptional potential for restoration or renewal. Enjoy a dry half-finished knotty pine basement lounge and full ductwork for central AC complete with a private built-in 1-car garage and additional fenced driveway parking. Schedule your tour asap!
Pending
$220,000
1937 S 29th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
3beds
1,120sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1950
1,446 Square Feet Lot
$216,300 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Additional fenced driveway parkingOriginal wrought iron handrailsOriginal hardwood floorsTimeless basket-weave flooringRetro blue bathroom tilesBeautiful pristine kitchen tiles
- 93 days
- 75
- 2
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mr. Michael Giangiordano SR. 215-334-3333,
Century 21 Forrester Real Estate 2153343333
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2640022
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Partial,Improved,Interior Entry,Rear Entrance,Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Enclosed, On Street, Driveway, Other
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Cyclone,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 16
Lot
- Size: 1,446 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 89.00
- Features: Front Yard, Interior Lot, Level, Urban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 482380800
- Zoning: RM1
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Probate Listing,Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Southbrook Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $219,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,065
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: None
- Exclusions: None
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$216,300
$205,000 - $227,000
$1,752/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Pending sale | $220,000$196/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2640022 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $220,000$196/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2640022 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,066 +14.8% | $219,000 +14.8% |
| 2024 | $2,669 | $190,700 |
| 2023 | $2,669 +29.3% | $190,700 |
| 2022 | $2,065 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,065 +7.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,919 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,919 +13% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,698 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,698 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,698 +4.5% | $121,300 +884.6% |
| 2012 | $1,625 | $12,320 |
| 2011 | -- | $12,320 |
| 2010 | -- | $12,320 |
| 2009 | -- | $12,320 |
| 2008 | -- | $12,320 |
| 2007 | -- | $12,320 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $11,456 |
| 2005 | -- | $11,456 |
| 2004 | -- | $11,456 +5.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $10,880 +5.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $10,272 +8.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $9,440 |
| 1999 | -- | $9,440 |
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Neighborhood: Grays Ferry
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