Looking for a Philadelphia address with a true residential feel? Welcome home. This Somerton split-level offers a wonderful opportunity to create your ideal living space. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, this home is full of potential and solid updates where they matter most. Hardwood floors lie beneath the carpeting on both the main and upper levels, ready to be revealed. Major improvements include a new roof (2020), central air conditioning (2019), and a hot water heater replaced in 2025, giving peace of mind to the next owner. The eat-in kitchen offers everyday functionality, while the lower-level family room provides additional living space, along with a laundry room and a convenient half bath. The basement level features two bonus rooms, ideal for storage, a home office, workshop, or hobby space. Outside, enjoy a level, fenced backyard, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or gardening. While the home does need updating, it presents a fantastic opportunity to add your personal touch in a desirable neighborhood. A great value with strong bones—don’t miss the chance to make this home your own.
Sold for $413,500
$413,500
817 Selma St, Philadelphia, PA 19116
3beds
1,173sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
5,663 Square Feet Lot
$413,600 Zestimate®
$353/sqft
$2,293 Estimated rent
Home value
$413,600
$393,000 - $434,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sharon Diller 609-827-1305,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Jurgen Aliaj, RS357236
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2594370
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,173
- Total interior livable area: 1,173 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,173
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Built In, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,663 sqft
- Features: Front Yard, Level, Landscaped, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 582258100
- Zoning: RSD3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Somerton
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Sold | $413,500+3.6%$353/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2594370 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Pending sale | $399,000$340/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2594370 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000+50.5%$340/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2594370 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2022 | Sold | $265,146$226/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,083 +23% | $363,100 +23% |
| 2024 | $4,132 | $295,200 |
| 2023 | $4,132 +19.1% | $295,200 |
| 2022 | $3,469 | -- |
| 2021 | $3,469 +4.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $3,322 -84.9% | -- |
| 2017 | $22,014 | -- |
| 2016 | $22,014 +705.3% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,734 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,734 | $225,300 +593% |
| 2012 | -- | $32,512 |
| 2011 | -- | $32,512 |
| 2010 | -- | $32,512 |
| 2009 | -- | $32,512 |
| 2008 | -- | $32,512 |
| 2007 | -- | $32,512 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $30,240 |
| 2005 | -- | $30,240 |
| 2004 | -- | $30,240 -0.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $30,368 +3.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $29,248 +4.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $27,936 |
| 1999 | -- | $27,936 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Somerton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Loesche William H SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10C.C.A. Baldi Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 3/10Washington George High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: George Washington
- 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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