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Sold for $105,000
$105,000
4 S 53rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
3beds
1,280sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,143 Square Feet Lot
$139,400 Zestimate®
$82/sqft
$1,570 Estimated rent
Home value
$139,400
$103,000 - $181,000
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Gutted-to-the-studs propertyBlank canvasBrand new roof
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Listed by:
Marcus Shellenberger 610-505-1517,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Tk Angel Masse, RS335718
Real of Pennsylvania
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2496894
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,280
- Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,280
- 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: 1,143 sqft
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 71.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 603121900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial,Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Cobbs Creek
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2025 | Sold | $105,000+5%$82/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2496894 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2025 | Pending sale | $99,999$78/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2496894 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $99,999+146.3%$78/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2496894 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2025 | Sold | $40,600$32/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,186 +22.7% | $156,200 +22.7% |
| 2024 | $1,782 | $127,300 |
| 2023 | $1,782 +71.3% | $127,300 |
| 2022 | $1,040 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,040 +3.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,002 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,002 -0.8% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,011 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,011 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,011 +4.5% | $72,200 +741.9% |
| 2012 | $967 | $8,576 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,576 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,576 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,576 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,576 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,576 |
| 2006 | -- | $8,576 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,576 |
| 2004 | -- | $8,576 +9.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $7,808 +9.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,104 +16.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,112 +31.7% |
| 1999 | -- | $4,640 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cobbs Creek
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hamilton Andrew SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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Estimated market value
$139,400
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