End of Row Townhome which features a True 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths and a 1st floor den/bonus room, 1st time on the market since it was built in 1937, Main level features vestibule entrance leading into large living room with F/P, Den/Office, Formal dining room and an eat in kitchen. 2nd level features a primary bedroom with 2 closets, primary bathroom with stall shower, 3 other nice sized bedrooms and a 3 piece hall bathroom with shower/tub. There is a large unfinished basement with good ceiling height which would be ideal for finishing into additional living space, basement also has laundry hook ups and inside access to a 1 car attached rear garage. Home has gas h/w water radiator heat, newer gas h/w heater and 100 amp electric panel with circuit breakers. Property is being sold in it's present "as is" condition. Home has been used a parsonage for the church located next door to the property. The side fenced yard belongs to the church and is not included in the sale. Please contact the listing agent with any questions. A rare opportunity to own a large true 4 bedroom with 2 bathrooms and approx. 1,650 SF plus a large unfinished basement.
Sold for $250,000
$250,000
537 E Comly St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
4beds
1,650sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1937
1,991 Square Feet Lot
$253,200 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$1,941 Estimated rent
Home value
$253,200
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Large unfinished basementGood ceiling heightFormal dining roomEat in kitchen
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Listed by:
Don Rowley 215-379-2002,
Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors
Bought with:
Dean Vassor, RB069612
DDS Realty Group, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2494902
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Features: Basement - Unfinished, Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
Den
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Double Hung, Replacement, Vinyl Clad
- Basement: Full,Garage Access,Exterior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Mantel(s), Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,650
- Total interior livable area: 1,650 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,650
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Basement, Built In, Garage Faces Rear, Inside Entrance, Concrete, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 18
Lot
- Size: 1,991 sqft
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 110.00
- Features: Front Yard, Urban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 352146900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Zoning description: Single family residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Above Ground
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Lawndale
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2025 | Sold | $250,000$152/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2494902 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2025 | Contingent | $250,000$152/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2494902 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000$152/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2494902 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,158 +25.2% | $225,600 +25.2% |
| 2024 | $2,522 | $180,200 |
| 2023 | $2,522 +64.4% | $180,200 |
| 2022 | $1,534 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,534 +4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,473 +61.3% | -- |
| 2017 | $913 -14.8% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,071 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,071 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,071 +4.5% | $106,500 +582% |
| 2012 | $1,025 | $15,616 |
| 2011 | -- | $15,616 |
| 2010 | -- | $15,616 |
| 2009 | -- | $15,616 |
| 2008 | -- | $15,616 |
| 2007 | -- | $15,616 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $14,528 |
| 2005 | -- | $14,528 |
| 2004 | -- | $14,528 +6.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $13,664 |
| 2002 | -- | $13,664 |
| 2000 | -- | $13,664 -7% |
| 1999 | -- | $14,688 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lawndale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Franklin Benjamin SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Fels Samuel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19120
- Lawndale
- 537 E Comly St
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