251 S. 12th Street presents a well-located three-unit multifamily investment opportunity in Center City Philadelphia. The property has been renovated and offers an efficient residential layout with updated interiors, making it attractive to both investors and long-term owners. Its street-to-street configuration is a notable advantage, providing additional access from the rear of the property.
A key feature is the private garage located off the rear street, a valuable amenity in this dense Center City location where off-street parking is limited. Situated near Washington Square West, Center City, Jefferson University Hospital, restaurants, shopping, public transportation, and major employment centers, the property offers strong accessibility and long-term rental appeal.
For sale by owner
$1,500,000
251 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
5beds
2,664sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$960,600 Zestimate®
$563/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated interiorsEfficient residential layoutStreet-to-street configuration
- 15 hours
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Listed by:
Property Owner (718) 791-9984
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,664 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 1,620 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 871063500
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $563/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $690,800
- Annual tax amount: $9,670
- Date on market: 8/29/2026
Estimated market value
$960,600
$884,000 - $1.04M
$3,000/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000+63.9%$563/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2023 | Sold | $915,000+258.8%$343/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/28/2016 | Sold | $255,000-13.6%$96/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2000 | Sold | $295,000$111/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,670 +15.4% | $690,800 +15.4% |
| 2024 | $8,382 | $598,800 |
| 2023 | $8,382 +11% | $598,800 |
| 2022 | $7,551 | -- |
| 2021 | $7,551 +1% | -- |
| 2018 | $7,476 | -- |
| 2017 | $7,476 +3% | -- |
| 2016 | $7,259 +8.2% | -- |
| 2015 | $6,712 | -- |
| 2014 | $6,712 | $479,500 |
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