SHELL CONDITION. was 3 Bedroom / 1 bath Straight-Through Row. 8xx Mercer is one of the best private blocks in a PRIME FISHTOWN Location and within the Adaire Catchment. The house needs total renovation. HVAC new in 2021 and roof was new in 2022. Renovated houses on this block sell over $500,000.
For sale
$279,900
853 Mercer St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
3beds
1,150sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
672 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 83 days
- 461
- 23
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Jordan 215-870-3903,
Michael Jordan Real Estate, LLC 2154033333
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2651616
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,150
- Total interior livable area: 1,150 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,150
- 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: 672 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 48.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 181409500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Fixer,Below Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fishtown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $268,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,762
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900$243/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2651616 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2026 | Listing removed | $279,900$243/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2651616 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $279,900-3.4%$243/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2651616 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900+162.4%$252/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2651616 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2008 | Sold | $110,500$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,110 +31.2% | $293,600 +31.2% |
| 2024 | $3,133 | $223,800 |
| 2023 | $3,133 +14.8% | $223,800 |
| 2022 | $2,728 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,728 +7.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,532 | -- |
| 2017 | $2,532 +21.7% | -- |
| 2016 | $2,080 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,080 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,080 +20.8% | $128,500 +1225.3% |
| 2012 | $1,722 | $9,696 |
| 2011 | -- | $9,696 |
| 2010 | -- | $9,696 |
| 2009 | -- | $9,696 |
| 2008 | -- | $9,696 |
| 2007 | -- | $9,696 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $9,024 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,024 |
| 2004 | -- | $9,024 |
| 2003 | -- | $9,024 |
| 2002 | -- | $9,024 |
| 2000 | -- | $9,024 +34.3% |
| 1999 | -- | $6,720 |
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Neighborhood: Fishtown
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