Bring your vision to 846 S Alden Street, a fantastic 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offering a prime opportunity for a value-add renovation. Featuring a classic front porch that adds to the neighborhood charm, this property serves as a perfect blank canvas for a savvy investor or a homebuyer looking to build sweat equity. The location is ideal for those seeking both convenience and recreation. You are within easy walking distance of the beautiful green spaces at Sherwood Park and just steps away from the SEPTA trolley lines, providing a quick, direct commute into University City and Center City. This is an excellent chance to acquire a property in a well-connected neighborhood at a price point that allows for a complete modern transformation. Schedule your private tour today! *Some photos have been edited and staged by AI
For sale
$147,000
846 S Alden St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
3beds
972sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
900 Square Feet Lot
$143,700 Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic front porch
- 70 days |
- 103 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Moshe Adika 267-210-3080,
TCS Management, LLC 2153831439
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2614968
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 972
- Total interior livable area: 972 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 972
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 900 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 60.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 463263900
- 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: Cobbs Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $116,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,623
- Date on market: 4/30/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$143,700
$137,000 - $151,000
$1,568/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $147,000+110%$151/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2614968 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2022 | Sold | $70,000+250%$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2013 | Sold | $20,000+19%$21/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2004 | Sold | $16,800$17/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,624 +57.2% | $116,000 +57.2% |
| 2024 | $1,033 | $73,800 |
| 2023 | $1,033 +25.1% | $73,800 |
| 2022 | $826 | -- |
| 2021 | $826 +3.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $795 | -- |
| 2017 | $795 +9.9% | -- |
| 2016 | $724 | -- |
| 2015 | $724 | -- |
| 2014 | $724 -13% | $62,100 +815.4% |
| 2012 | $832 | $6,784 |
| 2011 | -- | $6,784 |
| 2010 | -- | $6,784 |
| 2009 | -- | $6,784 |
| 2008 | -- | $6,784 |
| 2007 | -- | $6,784 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,304 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,304 +294% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,600 -72.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $5,728 +11.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $5,120 |
| 2000 | -- | $5,120 +17.6% |
| 1999 | -- | $4,352 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Cobbs Creek
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Anderson Add B SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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