Welcome to 538 Turner Street — a great opportunity for an investor or first-time homebuyer in an area seeing major growth and development. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath end-of-row home offers convenient rear access and solid potential with only minor cosmetic modifications needed to make it your own. The home is truly turnkey and fully functional, just needing small touch-ups such as paint and other minor updates. The bathroom has been recently remodeled with modern finishes. The newly paved basement is dry and provides excellent additional storage space. Surrounded by new construction and ongoing neighborhood development, this property is perfect as a rental investment or starter home.
Pending
$147,500
538 Turner St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
3beds
1,074sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
742 Square Feet Lot
$140,700 Zestimate®
$137/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newly paved basementConvenient rear access
- 40 days |
- 296 |
- 26 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marco Messina 267-975-7119,
Compass RE 2674358015,
Listing Team: The Matt Aragona Group, Co-Listing Team: The Matt Aragona Group,Co-Listing Agent: Matthew J Aragona 610-745-3211,
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2626874
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,074
- Total interior livable area: 1,074 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,074
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 742 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 53.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 183010200
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other, Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ludlow
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $137/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $230,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,229
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$140,700
$134,000 - $148,000
$1,844/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Pending sale | $147,500$137/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2626874 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $147,500-26.3%$137/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2626874 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2025 | Listing removed | $200,000$186/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2521918 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $200,000-20%$186/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2521918 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+2400%$233/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2521918 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/1994 | Sold | $10,000$9/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,229 +22.1% | $230,700 +22.1% |
| 2024 | $2,644 | $188,900 |
| 2023 | $2,644 +569.9% | $188,900 |
| 2022 | $395 | -- |
| 2021 | $395 -78.5% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,834 +364.5% | -- |
| 2017 | $395 -96.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $11,100 | -- |
| 2015 | $11,100 | -- |
| 2014 | $11,100 | $113,600 +3676.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $3,008 |
| 2011 | -- | $3,008 |
| 2010 | -- | $3,008 |
| 2009 | -- | $3,008 |
| 2008 | -- | $3,008 |
| 2007 | -- | $3,008 |
| 2006 | -- | $3,008 |
| 2005 | -- | $3,008 |
| 2004 | -- | $3,008 |
| 2003 | -- | $3,008 +9.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $2,752 +43.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $1,920 +46.3% |
| 1999 | -- | $1,312 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment$--/mo
Payment breakdown
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Olde Kensington
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Ludlow James R SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Penn Treaty Middle SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1 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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