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  • $389,000

    40 E Slocum St, Philadelphia, PA 19119

    3beds
    2,349sqft
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    $2,429/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1900
    1,535 Square Feet Lot
    $385,200 Zestimate®
    $166/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    High-quality upgrades throughoutTimeless designCute front porch
    Rarely does a home of this size and quality become available in East Mount Airy. Offering over 2,300 square feet of beautifully finished living space, and easy parking on the street, this meticulously maintained home combines timeless design with thoughtful, high-quality upgrades throughout. Finished with timeless, high-end materials and craftsmanship, this home has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully improved, with significant investment, by the seller. From expanding closet storage to professionally silver coating the roof for efficiency and longevity and completing numerous other upgrades, every improvement has been made with long-term quality and care in mind. The large, finished basement adds valuable flexible living space. Outside, the cute front porch and private backyard provide room to relax and entertain. Just steps from one of Philadelphia's most exciting neighborhood corridors, you'll enjoy walkable access to the best of Germantown Avenue, including neighborhood cafés, acclaimed restaurants, an award-winning bakery, local brewery, boutique shopping, and the best of this region from the nearby Wissahickon trails and farmers markets in Chestnut Hill. This is a rare opportunity to own a spacious, move-in-ready home in one of Northwest Philadelphia's most sought-after neighborhoods. This area is rapidly developing, with homes well over a million within steps, making this a very wise investment. Come by today!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Isaac Thrupp 415-610-9383,

    Compass RE 2674358015

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2655250MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Basement
      • Area: 783
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Water Heater
      Features
      • Basement: Finished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,349
      • Total interior livable area: 2,349 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,566
      • Finished area below ground: 783

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: None
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 1,535 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16.00 x 98.00
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 222043500
      • Zoning: RSA5
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Architectural style: Straight Thru
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Masonry
      • Foundation: Stone
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1900
      • Major remodel year: 2025

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Mt Airy (east)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Philadelphia
      • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $166/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $201,400
      • Annual tax amount: $2,819
      • Date on market: 8/5/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
      • Inclusions: Appliances As Is
      • Exclusions: Personal Belongings
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $385,200

        $366,000 - $404,000

        $2,839/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/5/2026Listed for sale$389,000+12.1%$166/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2655250 Report a problem
        7/18/2025Sold$347,000-3.6%$148/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2479940 Report a problem
        6/16/2025Contingent$359,999$153/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2479940 Report a problem
        6/9/2025Price change$359,999-2.7%$153/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2479940 Report a problem
        5/7/2025Listed for sale$369,999+189.7%$158/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2479940 Report a problem
        3/14/2025Sold$127,700-29.1%$54/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/27/2019Listing removed$180,000$77/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Philly #PAPH796926 Report a problem
        5/19/2019Pending sale$180,000$77/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Philly #PAPH796926 Report a problem
        5/14/2019Listed for sale$180,000$77/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Philly #PAPH796926 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,819 +28.2%$201,400 +28.2%
        2024$2,199 $157,100
        2023$2,199 +35.5%$157,100
        2022$1,622 --
        2021$1,622 -4.2%--
        2018$1,694 +49.4%--
        2017$1,134 -17%--
        2016$1,366 --
        2015$1,366 --
        2014$1,366 +27%$110,300 +786.1%
        2012$1,076 $12,448
        2011-- $12,448
        2010-- $12,448
        2009-- $12,448
        2008-- $12,448
        2007-- $12,448 +7.5%
        2006-- $11,584
        2005-- $11,584
        2004-- $11,584
        2003-- $11,584 +20.3%
        2002-- $9,632 +11.1%
        2000-- $8,672 +12.9%
        1999-- $7,680
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Mount Airy East

        Getting around

        88 / 100
        Very Walkable
        54 / 100
        Good Transit
        52 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Philadelphia City

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