Discover 553 N Gross St, a spacious 4-bedroom home in the heart of Philadelphia offering plenty of room to live, entertain, and grow into. With 2 full baths and a convenient half bath, everyday routines are easy to manage even with a full household. The fully finished basement adds valuable bonus space, ideal as a rec room, home office, workout area, guest suite, or media room, giving you the flexibility to shape it around your needs. Set in a well-connected Philadelphia neighborhood, you'll have easy access to shopping, schools, public transit, and major roadways. Whether you're searching for a place to call home or eyeing a smart investment opportunity, this property checks a lot of boxes. Reach out today to schedule a private showing.
For sale
$205,000
553 N Gross St, Philadelphia, PA 19151
4beds
1,286sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
846 Square Feet Lot
$203,600 Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully finished basement
- 15 hours |
- 27 |
- 2 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jacob Hernandez 201-241-5103,
SERHANT PENNSYLVANIA LLC 610-635-9977,
Co-Listing Agent: Gianni Cavero-Aponte 407-308-9887,
SERHANT PENNSYLVANIA LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2664010
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,286
- Total interior livable area: 1,286 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,286
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 846 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 343061500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Carroll Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $122,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,713
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$203,600
$193,000 - $214,000
$1,752/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $205,000-4.7%$159/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2664010 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2026 | Listing removed | $215,000$167/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2632374 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2026 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$167/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2632374 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+66.7%$175/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2632374 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2026 | Sold | $135,000-3.6%$105/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2563052 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2025 | Pending sale | $140,000$109/sqft |
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| 11/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $140,000+166.7%$109/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2563052 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2018 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 1/24/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 12/9/2017 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 9/26/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 7/10/2017 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 6/6/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,250-7.4%$1/sqft |
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| 3/17/2017 | Listing removed | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 3/8/2017 | Sold | $52,500+128.3%$41/sqft |
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| 2/3/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 11/21/2016 | Sold | $23,000$18/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,713 +7.6% | $122,400 +7.6% |
| 2024 | $1,593 | $113,800 |
| 2023 | $1,593 +19.9% | $113,800 |
| 2022 | $1,328 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,328 +3.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,279 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,279 -11.6% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,448 +39.4% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,039 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,039 +4.5% | $104,200 +981.8% |
| 2012 | $994 | $9,632 |
| 2011 | -- | $9,632 |
| 2010 | -- | $9,632 |
| 2009 | -- | $9,632 |
| 2008 | -- | $9,632 |
| 2007 | -- | $9,632 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $8,960 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,960 |
| 2004 | -- | $8,960 +8.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $8,288 +18.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,008 |
| 2000 | -- | $7,008 |
| 1999 | -- | $7,008 |
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Neighborhood: Haddington
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Overbrook 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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