Welcome to 2646 S. 72nd Street, a 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offering a great opportunity for a buyer looking to add their own personal touches and create value over time. The home is currently livable and functional but would benefit from cosmetic updating and modernization, making it an excellent option for an owner-occupant who wants to renovate at their own pace or an investor looking for their next project. The main level offers comfortable living and dining areas along with a functional kitchen, while the upper level features three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The property provides a solid starting point with plenty of potential to update the finishes, improve the living spaces and make the home your own. Conveniently located in Southwest Philadelphia with access to neighborhood shopping, public transportation, major roadways and Philadelphia International Airport.Whether you're looking for an affordable home you can update over time or an investment opportunity with value-add potential, 2646 S. 72nd Street is worth a look. Schedule your showing and explore the possibilities.
For sale
$159,000
2646 S 72nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19153
3beds
1,138sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1954
1,307 Square Feet Lot
$156,100 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Functional kitchen
- 14 days
- 347
- 15
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Taison DeVore 215-678-4254,
Trinity Property Advisors 2154223822
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2658092
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,138
- Total interior livable area: 1,138 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,138
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,307 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 71
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 404009800
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
- Major remodel year: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elmwood Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $131,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,846
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(k)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$156,100
$148,000 - $164,000
$1,599/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,000+114.9%$140/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2658092 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2004 | Sold | $74,000$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,699 +27.8% | $121,400 +27.8% |
| 2024 | $1,330 | $95,000 |
| 2023 | $1,330 +20.1% | $95,000 |
| 2022 | $1,107 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,107 +8.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,022 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,022 +12.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $910 | -- |
| 2015 | $910 | -- |
| 2014 | $910 -1% | $68,600 +459.7% |
| 2012 | $919 | $12,256 |
| 2011 | -- | $12,256 |
| 2010 | -- | $12,256 |
| 2009 | -- | $12,256 |
| 2008 | -- | $12,256 |
| 2007 | -- | $12,256 +3% |
| 2006 | -- | $11,904 |
| 2005 | -- | $11,904 |
| 2004 | -- | $11,904 |
| 2003 | -- | $11,904 +18.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $10,016 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $9,632 |
| 1999 | -- | $9,632 |
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Neighborhood: Penrose
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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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