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For sale
$40,000
3964 Elser St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
2beds
750sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
2,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$53/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous parcel
- 11 days |
- 410 |
- 16 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Wylie 267-630-2370,
Compass RE 2674358015
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2639514
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 750
- Total interior livable area: 750 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 750
- 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: 2,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 100.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 132235700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Nicetown-tioga
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $53/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $96,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,355
- Date on market: 6/21/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,243/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $40,000$53/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2639514 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,355 +23.5% | $96,800 +23.5% |
| 2024 | $1,097 | $78,400 |
| 2023 | $1,097 +73.1% | $78,400 |
| 2022 | $634 | -- |
| 2021 | $634 +3.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $613 +1052.7% | -- |
| 2017 | $53 -98% | -- |
| 2016 | $2,677 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,677 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,677 | $27,400 +596.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $3,936 |
| 2011 | -- | $3,936 |
| 2010 | -- | $3,936 |
| 2009 | -- | $3,936 |
| 2008 | -- | $3,936 |
| 2007 | -- | $3,936 |
| 2006 | -- | $3,936 |
| 2005 | -- | $3,936 |
| 2004 | -- | $3,936 |
| 2003 | -- | $3,936 -14.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $4,608 +17.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $3,936 +28.1% |
| 1999 | -- | $3,072 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Tioga
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Steel Edward SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Edison Hs/Fareira SkillsGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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