Seller offering closing assistance as well as Grants available up to $25,000 (must qualify) Welcome to 7 S. 53rd Street! This fully renovated 4-bedroom, 1 full and 2 half-bath home blends modern style with classic charm. Enjoy a welcoming front porch, high ceilings, and an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area filled with natural light. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, brass hardware, soft-close cabinets, and stylish open shelving. Main level also includes a sleek half bath and convenient first-floor laundry. The finished basement—with an additional half bath—offers flexible space for a guest room, office, or entertainment area. Upstairs, you’ll find 4 spacious bedrooms and a full bath, including a primary bedroom with a beautifully preserved original mantle. Step outside to a private backyard perfect for entertaining. Fully upgraded with new windows, plumbing, electrical, central air, furnace, and hot water heater. Prime location! Just steps from the Market-Frankford Line, minutes to Drexel University and University of Pennsylvania, and close to Clark Park and Fairmount Park. Schedule your showing today—this won’t last!
For sale
Price cut: $2.9K (6/16)
$259,999
7 S 53rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
4beds
1,890sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
975 Square Feet Lot
$259,600 Zestimate®
$138/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stylish open shelvingNew windowsWelcoming front porchConvenient first-floor laundryHigh ceilingsBrass hardwareCentral air
- 25 days |
- 338 |
- 33 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Natasha Ocasio 215-882-3144,
Realty Mark Associates-CC 2153764444
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2631310
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 600
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Disposal, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Range Hood, Oven/Range - Gas, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,890
- Total interior livable area: 1,890 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,290
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Free, On Street, Off Street, Other
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Hallway(s), Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Aluminum
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Street
Lot
- Size: 975 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 65.00
- Features: Urban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 602188600
- Zoning: RSA5
- Zoning description: single family
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Water Available, Cable, Satellite Internet Service, Fiber Optic
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, HVAC
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate
- Subdivision: West Philadelphia
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $138/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $150,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,102
- Date on market: 6/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: FHA,Cash,Conventional,VA Loan,Seller Financing
- Inclusions: All Kitchen Appliances
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$259,600
$247,000 - $273,000
$2,317/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Price change | $259,999-1.1%$138/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Price change | $262,900-0.8%$139/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $264,999-1.1%$140/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $267,900+11.9%$142/sqft |
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| 12/22/2025 | Listing removed | $239,500$127/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Price change | $239,500-1.2%$127/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $242,500-2.6%$128/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Price change | $249,000-6%$132/sqft |
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| 9/6/2025 | Price change | $264,900-3.3%$140/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $274,000-5.5%$145/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Listing removed | $289,900$153/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,900+4.1%$153/sqft |
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| 2/26/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/18/2024 | Price change | $278,500-0.5%$147/sqft |
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| 12/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $279,999$148/sqft |
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| 11/13/2023 | Listing removed | $279,999+12%$148/sqft |
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| 10/11/2023 | Price change | $250,000-10.7%$132/sqft |
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| 10/5/2023 | Price change | $279,900-1.3%$148/sqft |
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| 10/1/2023 | Price change | $283,500-1.2%$150/sqft |
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| 9/22/2023 | Price change | $286,999-0.7%$152/sqft |
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| 9/6/2023 | Price change | $289,000-2%$153/sqft |
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| 8/14/2023 | Price change | $294,999-1.6%$156/sqft |
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| 7/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $299,900+152%$159/sqft |
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| 3/4/2022 | Sold | $119,000-0.8%$63/sqft |
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| 1/26/2022 | Pending sale | $119,900$63/sqft |
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| 1/19/2022 | Listed for sale | $119,900$63/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,103 +21.7% | $150,200 +21.7% |
| 2024 | $1,727 | $123,400 |
| 2023 | $1,727 +64.5% | $123,400 |
| 2022 | $1,050 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,050 +3.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,011 +124.2% | -- |
| 2017 | $451 -22.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $581 +3.1% | -- |
| 2015 | $563 | -- |
| 2014 | $563 +1.3% | $71,500 +678.5% |
| 2012 | $556 | $9,184 |
| 2011 | -- | $9,184 |
| 2010 | -- | $9,184 |
| 2009 | -- | $9,184 |
| 2008 | -- | $9,184 |
| 2007 | -- | $9,184 |
| 2006 | -- | $9,184 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,184 |
| 2004 | -- | $9,184 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $8,352 +10.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,584 +16.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,528 +31.6% |
| 1999 | -- | $4,960 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Cobbs Creek
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hamilton Andrew SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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