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Pending
$118,500
2642 S 68th St, Philadelphia, PA 19142
3beds
960sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
1,264 Square Feet Lot
$116,400 Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
On-street parking adds convenience
- 29 days |
- 164 |
- 5 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rich Blakely 215-805-2997,
HomeSmart Realty Advisors 2156041191
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2648484
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 960
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors - Swing In
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,264 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 406099600
- Zoning: RM1
- Zoning description: Rm1 Residential, Multi Family
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional,Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Philadelphia (southwest)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $119,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,665
- Date on market: 7/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Private Financing Available,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Personal Effects
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$116,400
Estimated sales range
$111,000 - $122,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,443/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Pending sale | $118,500$123/sqft |
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| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $118,500-8.8%$123/sqft |
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| 10/17/2023 | Listing removed | $129,999$135/sqft |
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| 10/2/2023 | Price change | $129,999-3.7%$135/sqft |
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| 9/25/2023 | Price change | $134,999-6.9%$141/sqft |
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| 9/18/2023 | Price change | $144,999-6.5%$151/sqft |
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| 9/5/2023 | Price change | $154,999-6.1%$161/sqft |
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| 8/6/2023 | Price change | $164,999-2.9%$172/sqft |
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| 7/25/2023 | Price change | $169,999-2.9%$177/sqft |
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| 7/18/2023 | Price change | $174,999-2.8%$182/sqft |
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| 7/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $179,999+100.2%$187/sqft |
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| 3/9/2010 | Listing removed | $89,900$94/sqft |
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| 10/16/2009 | Price change | $89,900-10%$94/sqft |
Source: American Real Estate and Insurance #5600391 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2009 | Listed for sale | $99,900+162.9%$104/sqft |
Source: American Real Estate and Insurance #5600391 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/1996 | Sold | $38,000$40/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,666 +36.3% | $119,000 +36.3% |
| 2024 | $1,222 | $87,300 |
| 2023 | $1,222 +32.1% | $87,300 |
| 2022 | $925 | -- |
| 2021 | $925 +8.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $854 +190.5% | -- |
| 2017 | $294 -38.1% | -- |
| 2016 | $475 | -- |
| 2015 | $475 | -- |
| 2014 | $475 +57.4% | $52,500 +378.3% |
| 2012 | $302 | $10,976 |
| 2011 | -- | $10,976 |
| 2010 | -- | $10,976 |
| 2009 | -- | $10,976 |
| 2008 | -- | $10,976 |
| 2007 | -- | $10,976 |
| 2006 | -- | $10,976 |
| 2005 | -- | $10,976 |
| 2004 | -- | $10,976 +8.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $10,112 +20.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $8,384 +4.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $8,000 |
| 1999 | -- | $8,000 |
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Neighborhood: Elmwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Patterson John M SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Tilden William T Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Bartram John - MainGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Batram
- 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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