For sale

Price cut: $10K (8/5)

$340,000

259 Lauriston St, Philadelphia, PA 19128

3beds

1,394sqft

$2,098/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1950

1,742 Square Feet Lot

$335,200 Zestimate^®

$244/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Cozy new patioThree ample bedroomsFormal dining roomOriginal hardwood floorsCentral air

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!

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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: $244/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

$335,200

$318,000 - $352,000

$2,173/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/5/2026	Price change	$340,000-2.9%$244/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2620400 Report a problem
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