Amazing investment opportunity within walking distance of Temple University Campus! This exquisite 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse embodies a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern luxury. With a major renovation completed in 2025, the home features stunning wood and fully carpeted flooring that invites warmth and comfort throughout. Enjoy the inviting ambiance created by ceiling fans and a full basement, ready for your personal touch. Step outside to a cozy patio, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. With a lot size of 0.03 acres, this property offers a low-maintenance lifestyle without sacrificing space. Tenant occupied & property is being sold As-Is. **Updated photos coming soon
For sale
$219,000
1953 N 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
5beds
1,600sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1915
1,108 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$137/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basementCozy patioFully carpeted flooring
- 8 days
- 87
- 11
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
devin W bradham 215-512-3570,
Common Ground Realtors (215) 222-2300,
Co-Listing Agent: John Bradham 215-813-2549,
Common Ground Realtors
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2685334
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Eat-in Kitchen, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,600
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Public, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 76
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 321218200
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Temple University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $137/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $309,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,325
- Date on market: 10/30/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $219,000+46%$137/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Listing removed | $2,100$1/sqft |
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| 10/31/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,100-8.7%$1/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Listing removed | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Listing removed | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Listing removed | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Listing removed | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 4/2/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 4/2/2025 | Listing removed | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Listing removed | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 3/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 3/3/2025 | Listing removed | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 2/19/2025 | Price change | $2,300-8%$1/sqft |
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| 2/17/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 2/17/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 2/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 2/1/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 1/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 1/18/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 1/8/2025 | Price change | $2,500-9.1%$2/sqft |
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| 1/2/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,750$2/sqft |
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| 8/3/2010 | Sold | $150,000$94/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,073 -10.4% | $362,400 -10.4% |
| 2024 | $5,662 | $404,500 |
| 2023 | $5,662 +62.9% | $404,500 |
| 2022 | $3,476 | -- |
| 2021 | $3,476 +3.5% | -- |
| 2018 | $3,360 | -- |
| 2017 | $3,360 +8.7% | -- |
| 2016 | $3,089 | -- |
| 2015 | $3,089 | -- |
| 2014 | $3,089 +60.3% | $143,800 +8711.3% |
| 2012 | $1,927 | $1,632 -96.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $41,600 +2449% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,632 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,632 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,632 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,632 +8.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,504 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,504 |
| 2004 | -- | $1,504 |
| 2003 | -- | $1,504 |
| 2002 | -- | $1,504 |
| 2000 | -- | $1,504 +135% |
| 1999 | -- | $640 |
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Neighborhood: North Central
Nearby schools
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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