For sale

$159,900

208 S 53rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

5beds

--baths

1,536sqft

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Duplex

Built in 1925

-- sqft lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$104/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Spacious twin duplex multi-family located just minutes from University City. This well maintained property features large units with generous room sizes and separate utilities, making it ideal for both investors and owner occupants. Property includes a full unfinished basement with excellent potential for additional living space or possible 3rd unit conversion (buyer will be responsible for verifying zoning and approval) conveniently located near universities, hospitals, transportation, shopping and dining. Strong rental potential in a highly desirable area with continued growth and development property to be sold in as is condition building will be vacant at time of closing. The basement entrance is in the rear of the property. 24 hour notice for showing.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,536
Total interior livable area: 1,536 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1,520 Square Feet
Dimensions: 19.00 x 80.00

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 603126200
Zoning: RM1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Architectural style: Straight Thru
Property subtype: Duplex

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Other

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1925

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: No Septic System, Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $104/sqft
Tax assessed value: $218,200
Annual tax amount: $3,054
Date on market: 5/30/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

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Estimated sales range

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/19/2026	Listed for sale	$159,900$104/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2627128 Report a problem
6/16/2026	Pending sale	$159,900$104/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2627128 Report a problem
6/2/2026	Listed for sale	$159,900+190.7%$104/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2627128 Report a problem
12/17/2005	Sold	$55,000+185%$36/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/26/1997	Sold	$19,300$13/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,054 +0.7%	$218,200 +0.7%
2024	$3,032	$216,600
2023	$3,032 +128.7%	$216,600
2022	$1,326	--
2021	$1,326 +3.8%	--
2018	$1,277	--
2017	$1,277 +14.4%	--
2016	$1,116	--
2015	$1,116	--
2014	$1,116 -0.1%	$83,300 +1088.6%
2012	$1,116	$7,008
2011	--	$7,008
2010	--	$7,008
2009	--	$7,008
2008	--	$7,008
2007	--	$7,008 +7.4%
2006	--	$6,528
2005	--	$6,528
2004	--	$6,528 +10.3%
2003	--	$5,920 +15.6%
2002	--	$5,120 +16.8%
2000	--	$4,384
1999	--	$4,384

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