Welcome to 516 1/2 Carpenter Street, a beautifully renovated, light filled corner property in the heart of Queens Village. This charming home features a spacious living and dining area with oversized windows, original refinished hardwood floors, wainscoting, and exposed brick. The updated kitchen boasts granite countertops, solid wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a subway tile backsplash, range hood, and a large farmhouse sink. Upstairs, you'll find a large primary bedroom with ample closet space, a stylish tiled bathroom, and a second-floor den that opens to a private deck. The third floor offers two bright bedrooms with great closet space and a skylight. The basement offers ample space for storage or to become a fully finished basement. This move in ready home blends historic character with modern updates. Located just steps from the best cafes, restaurants, grocery stores and bars in the city. Schedule your tour today before it's gone.
Sold for $495,000
$495,000
516 1/2 Carpenter St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
3beds
1,288sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
546 Square Feet Lot
$500,900 Zestimate®
$384/sqft
$2,412 Estimated rent
Home value
$500,900
$461,000 - $546,000
$2,412/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Olivia Soares 904-316-0090,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Keri Bernstein, rs348160
KW Empower
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2537080
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,288
- Total interior livable area: 1,288 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,288
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 546 sqft
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 42.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 021081100
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Queen Village
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Sold | $495,000+3.3%$384/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2537080 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Pending sale | $479,000$372/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $479,000+15.4%$372/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2537080 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/12/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,700+22.7%$2/sqft |
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| 3/25/2021 | Sold | $415,000+6.7%$322/sqft |
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| 2/3/2021 | Pending sale | $389,000$302/sqft |
Source: KW Philly South #PAPH983552 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2021 | Contingent | $389,000$302/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH983552 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $389,000+8.8%$302/sqft |
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| 10/27/2018 | Listing removed | $2,200$2/sqft |
Source: KW Philly South #1006695956 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,200$2/sqft |
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| 9/7/2013 | Listing removed | $357,500$278/sqft |
Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #6216619 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2013 | Price change | $357,500-1.4%$278/sqft |
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| 5/29/2013 | Price change | $362,500-2%$281/sqft |
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| 5/11/2013 | Listed for sale | $369,900+113.8%$287/sqft |
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| 12/13/2012 | Sold | $173,000$134/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,847 +17.6% | $417,700 +17.6% |
| 2024 | $4,971 | $355,100 |
| 2023 | $4,971 -18.2% | $355,100 |
| 2022 | $6,078 | -- |
| 2021 | $6,078 +8.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $5,609 | -- |
| 2017 | $5,609 +15.5% | -- |
| 2016 | $4,857 | -- |
| 2015 | $4,857 | -- |
| 2014 | $4,857 +64.1% | $220,900 +2485.4% |
| 2012 | $2,960 | $8,544 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,544 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,544 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,544 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,544 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,544 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $7,936 |
| 2005 | -- | $7,936 |
| 2004 | -- | $7,936 |
| 2003 | -- | $7,936 |
| 2002 | -- | $7,936 +55% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,120 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,120 |
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Neighborhood: Queen Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Nebinger George W SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Furness Horace High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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- 19147
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- 516 1/2 Carpenter St
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