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Sold for $416,000
  • $416,000

    536 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

    2beds
    1,100sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1920
    689 Square Feet Lot
    $463,600 Zestimate®
    $378/sqft
    $2,773 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $463,600

    $422,000 - $510,000

    $2,773/mo

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    What's special

    Looking to own a charming single family home in a premier Center City Philadelphia neighborhood for a smart price and have the option to rent the property for passive income in the future? Welcome to 536 S 8th Street (near Rodman) in the heart of Washington Square West. Convenient to Pennsylvania Hospital, Jefferson, historic sites, Midtown Village, the Italian Market, Penn's Landing waterfront and an easy commute over the Ben Franklin Bridge to NJ. Enter this stylish 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with a wide open first floor that flows easily to a large, fenced yard perfect for grilling and relaxing. Coveted first floor powder room + bar area + wood burning fireplace. Hardwood floors throughout. Upstairs, you will find 2 well proportioned bedrooms, both with sizable closets, on opposite ends. Skylights in the hallway and primary bedroom, which also has a fairytale style Juliet balcony. Updated full tiled bath in the middle. In the lower level is a contemporary kitchen featured on "Kitchen Impossible" with stainless appliances, plenty of counter space and storage with room for a dining table. There's a large window and walk-out (egress) that brings in light. Laundry and additional storage on this floor. This delightful home is walkable to numerous parks: iconic Washington Square, Starr Garden, Three Bears Park, Palumbo and Cianfrani Park. Supermarkets, eclectic retail, destination restaurants and transit make day to day living easy, convenient and fun! McCall school catchment.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Pamela Rosser-Thistle 215-432-7790,

    BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square

    Bought with:

    Brandon Sharp

    KW Empower

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2383570MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 306
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Gourmet, Eat-in Kitchen, Dining Area
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Windows: Skylight(s)
    • Basement: Full,Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,100
    • Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 794
    • Finished area below ground: 306

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On Street
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Sidewalks, Lighting
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 689 sqft
    • Dimensions: 12.00 x 57.00
    • Features: Downtown
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 053109600
    • Zoning: RM1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Brick, Masonry
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1920

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Subdivision: Washington Sq West
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/19/2024Sold$416,000-4.4%$378/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2383570 Report a problem
    10/18/2024Pending sale$435,000$395/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2383570 Report a problem
    9/29/2024Contingent$435,000$395/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2383570 Report a problem
    9/16/2024Price change$435,000-3.3%$395/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2383570 Report a problem
    8/7/2024Listed for sale$450,000+0%$409/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2383570 Report a problem
    8/4/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2369568 Report a problem
    7/2/2024Listed for sale$449,990$409/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2369568 Report a problem
    6/9/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2337056 Report a problem
    5/8/2024Price change$449,990-3.2%$409/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2337056 Report a problem
    4/11/2024Price change$464,9000%$423/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2337056 Report a problem
    4/4/2024Listed for sale$465,000+26.6%$423/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2337056 Report a problem
    4/1/2020Listing removed$2,550$2/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square #PAPH884248 Report a problem
    3/20/2020Price change$2,550+4.5%$2/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square #PAPH884248 Report a problem
    2/22/2020Price change$2,440-11.3%$2/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    2/3/2020Listed for rent$2,750$3/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    12/14/2016Sold$367,250+0.6%$334/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/5/2016Listed for sale$364,950+18.5%$332/sqft
    Source: Houwzer LLC #6871113 Report a problem
    9/29/2008Sold$308,000+2.7%$280/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/11/2008Listed for sale$300,000-15.5%$273/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker** #5383468 Report a problem
    2/21/2008Listing removed$355,000$323/sqft
    Source: Point2 #5191673 Report a problem
    2/6/2008Price change$355,000-2.2%$323/sqft
    Source: Point2 #5191673 Report a problem
    11/16/2007Listed for sale$362,900+291.5%$330/sqft
    Source: Point2 #5191673 Report a problem
    5/1/1996Sold$92,700$84/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,252 +15.1%$518,100 +15.1%
    2024$6,302 $450,200
    2023$6,302 -5.8%$450,200
    2022$6,691 --
    2021$6,691 +30.8%--
    2018$5,115 --
    2017$5,115 +18.6%--
    2016$4,311 -85.7%--
    2015$30,095 --
    2014$30,095 +707.9%$308,000 +1012.7%
    2012$3,725 $27,680
    2011-- $27,680
    2010-- $27,680
    2009-- $27,680
    2008-- $27,680
    2007-- $27,680
    2006-- $27,680
    2005-- $27,680
    2004-- $27,680
    2003-- $27,680 +0.6%
    2002-- $27,520
    2000-- $27,520
    1999-- $27,520

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Washington Square

    Nearby schools

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    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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