Spacious 4 bedroom house in the Harrington neighborhood. Modestly priced for a homeowner who is ready for a new home in need of TLC or an investor. Schedule a showing today and start building your sweat equity with this gem!
For sale
Price cut: $12K (8/12)
$137,000
217 N 59th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
4beds
1,424sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
1,146 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$96/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 67 days
- 103
- 4
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ama Addo 609-831-2247,
Perfect Place Real Estate Co. 2159219053
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2653464
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,424
- Total interior livable area: 1,424 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,424
- 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: 1,146 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 72.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 042236900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Philadelphia
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $96/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $127,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,790
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,678/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $137,000-8.1%$96/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2653464 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,000+204.1%$105/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2653464 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2002 | Sold | $49,000$34/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,678 +29.5% | $119,900 +29.5% |
| 2024 | $1,296 | $92,600 |
| 2023 | $1,296 +32.3% | $92,600 |
| 2022 | $980 | -- |
| 2021 | $980 +3.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $943 +146% | -- |
| 2017 | $384 -40.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $644 | -- |
| 2015 | $644 | -- |
| 2014 | $644 +452.3% | $38,700 +680.2% |
| 2012 | $117 | $4,960 |
| 2011 | -- | $4,960 |
| 2010 | -- | $4,960 |
| 2009 | -- | $4,960 |
| 2008 | -- | $4,960 |
| 2007 | -- | $4,960 |
| 2006 | -- | $4,960 |
| 2005 | -- | $4,960 |
| 2004 | -- | $4,960 |
| 2003 | -- | $4,960 +21.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $4,096 +7.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $3,808 |
| 1999 | -- | $3,808 |
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Neighborhood: Haddington
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