Welcome to 259 Lauriston St in the beautiful Wissahickon section of Philadelphia! This beautiful home is ready for its new owner. The cozy, new patio greets you and provides a sun or shade option for your relaxation. Enter into the spacious living room, then into the formal dining room and on into the kitchen, all adorned with original hardwood floors. The extra room beyond the kitchen can be a laundry, or just extra storage. Move upstairs to the three ample bedrooms, each with ceiling fan, and recently renovated, three piece ceramic bathroom. The upstairs also has carpets that were installed in December of 24. The back yard is private and home to a new patio that was installed in the Spring of 25. This home also has central air that was installed in the Spring of 24. The real beauty of this home is the location!! It is minutes from Fairmount Park, Main Street in Manayunk, Septa rail Station, and Center City! Do not miss out on this hidden gem!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (6/5)
$350,000
259 Lauriston St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
3beds
1,394sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1950
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$348,300 Zestimate®
$251/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy new patioThree ample bedroomsFormal dining roomOriginal hardwood floorsCentral air
- 47 days |
- 856 |
- 71 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matt Eckelmeyer 610-828-2700,
Coldwell Banker Realty 6108289558
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2620400
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,394
- Total interior livable area: 1,394 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,394
- 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: 1,742 Square Feet
- Features: Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 213065700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Stone, Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Wissahickon
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $251/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $286,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,010
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator As Is No Value
- Exclusions: Washer, Dryer
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$348,300
$331,000 - $366,000
$2,190/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Price change | $350,000-1.4%$251/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2620400 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2026 | Pending sale | $355,000$255/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2620400 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $355,000+29.1%$255/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2620400 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2022 | Sold | $275,000$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2153276 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2022 | Pending sale | $275,000$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2153276 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $275,000$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2153276 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,010 +18.5% | $286,500 +18.5% |
| 2024 | $3,385 | $241,800 |
| 2023 | $3,385 +24.7% | $241,800 |
| 2022 | $2,714 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,714 +1.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,668 +26.6% | -- |
| 2017 | $2,108 +9.8% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,921 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,921 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,921 +4.5% | $167,200 +752.4% |
| 2012 | $1,838 | $19,616 |
| 2011 | -- | $19,616 |
| 2010 | -- | $19,616 |
| 2009 | -- | $19,616 |
| 2008 | -- | $19,616 |
| 2007 | -- | $19,616 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $18,240 |
| 2005 | -- | $18,240 |
| 2004 | -- | $18,240 +2.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $17,824 +7.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $16,640 |
| 2000 | -- | $16,640 |
| 1999 | -- | $16,640 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Wissahickon
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cook-Wissahickon SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Shawmont School
- Middle: Shawmont School
- High: Academies At Roxborough
- 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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- 259 Lauriston St
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