#PAPH2509524, David L White, Listing office: OwnerEntry.com
$399,900 List price
1203 S Alder St Philadelphia, PA 19147
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,140 sqft
0.02 acres
$351 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 1203 S Alder St
This spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street in East Passyunk, offering comfort, style, and unbeatable location within a 15 minute walk to Center City. The open-concept living and dining area features high-hat lighting and flows into a modern kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. From the kitchen, step out to a private rear yard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A first-floor powder room adds convenience. Upstairs, you'll find two generous bedrooms on the second floor and a third-floor bedroom, currently used as a home office—all with ceiling fans for added comfort. The full hall bath is located on the second floor. The partially finished basement offers additional living space and includes a laundry area. Located steps from public transportation, daily shopping, Columbus Plaza, Italian Market, and Hip vibe of East Passyunk Avenue’s top restaurants, bars, and shops, this home puts you close to everything—with Center City just a short walk away. Schedule your tour today!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingRadiant
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,140 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1920
MLS #PAPH2503896
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: None
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $399,900
- Price/SqFt: $350
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,283
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: GPS!
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,140 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2503896
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
- Office Phone: (267) 435-8015
- Office Email: marianne.dillon@compass.com
- Listing Agent: Matthew J Aragona
- Agent Phone: (610) 745-3211
- Agent Email: matt.aragona@compass.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2016 | Home Sold | $250,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $306,000 | $4,283 |
| 2022 | $306,000 | $3,751 |
| 2021 | $- | $3,751 |
| 2020 | $268,000 | $3,751 |
| 2019 | $247,300 | $3,461 |
| 2018 | $196,100 | $2,745 |
| 2017 | $196,100 | $2,745 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Francis Scott Key School
Public District KG-6
0.9 mi
•2230 S 8th St
3
Stephen Girard Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.1 mi
•1800 Snyder Ave
7
Abram Stockton Jenks School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•2501 S 13th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,813. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
45%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
68%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
38%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Tennis- Men's Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Crate & Barrel
Nordstrom Rack
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
The Cheesecake Factory
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Volvo
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1203 S Alder St
The listing price of 1203 S Alder St property is $399,900.
The property 1203 S Alder St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19147.
Accepting Backup Offers: 1203 S Alder St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 1203 S Alder St are: Francis Scott Key School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Stephen Girard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Abram Stockton Jenks School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Fanny Jackson Coppin School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Christopher Columbus Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Eliza Butler Kirkbride School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Academy at Palumbo (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Creative and Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), South Philadelphia High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,283 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 11, 2016 for $250,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1203 S Alder St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1203 S Alder St is 1,140 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1203 S Alder St is 1920.
This home is located at 1203 S Alder St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19147 in the Passayunk Square neighborhood. This 1,140 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $399,900.
The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between May and June 2025 increased by 36.5%. Listings spent 90 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $292,873 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.