$4,394 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2475266, Deannah Shaheen, Listing office: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
$400,000 List price
1224 S American St Philadelphia, PA 19147
$4,750
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,084 sqft
0.03 acres
$369 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 1224 S American St
–Rare Trinity Gem with ADJACENT BUILDABLE LOT in Pennsport!- Welcome to the heart of South Philly's Pennsport neighborhood, where charm meets opportunity! Situated on a spacious corner lot at S. American & Titan Streets, this well-appointed 3-story trinity home comes with a coveted adjacent lot, offering endless possibilities for outdoor living, entertaining, or future expansion. Inside, you'll find: A spacious living room with original hardwood floors. A bright eat-in kitchen with ceramic tile flooring, sleek black appliances, natural wood countertops, tiled backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, and an oversized pantry. 2 comfortably sized bedrooms with double-hung vinyl replacement windows. An updated full bathroom. A full basement providing ample storage or future finishing potential. Step outside to enjoy a private rear patio featuring a two-level layout with stonework and a fully enclosed side yard—perfect for entertaining or relaxing in your urban oasis. Lot Features:24 ft frontage on S. American Street and 61 ft frontage on Titan Street. This home also offers natural gas forced air heat and is conveniently located just around the corner from the Pennsport Beer Boutique—a neighborhood favorite! Being sold as-is, with Seller providing the U&O certificate. Don't miss your chance to own a rare piece of Pennsport with room to grow—schedule your showing as soon as it hits the market!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,084 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2486532
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Gas Range
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Wood Floors
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Trinity
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $400,000
- Price/SqFt: $369
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,785
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Side Yard(s)
- Directions: From 3rd St. to Wharton St. to S American St.
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,084 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2486532
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
- Office Phone: (215) 627-6005
- Listing Agent: Nancy Casey
- Agent Phone: (215) 627-6005
- Agent Email: nancy.casey@foxroach.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 03, 2005 | Home Sold | $265,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $279,000 | $2,785 |
| 2022 | $234,000 | $2,988 |
| 2021 | $- | $2,988 |
| 2020 | $258,500 | $3,618 |
| 2019 | $226,200 | $3,166 |
| 2018 | $190,300 | $2,663 |
| 2017 | $190,300 | $2,663 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Francis Scott Key School
Public District KG-6
1.0 mi
•2230 S 8th St
7
Abram Stockton Jenks School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•2501 S 13th St
1
Hope Community Charter School
Public Charter KG-6
1.4 mi
•836 S 4th 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 $92,857. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
27%
35k-100k
43%
100k-200k
4%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
62%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
36%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Live Theatre
Where do the neighbors shop?
Crate & Barrel
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
The Cheesecake Factory
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Audi
Mercedes
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 1224 S American St
The listing price of 1224 S American St property is $400,000.
The property 1224 S American St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19147.
Active Listing: 1224 S American St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1224 S American St are: Francis Scott Key School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Abram Stockton Jenks School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Hope Community Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Vare-Washington School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), George W. Nebinger Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Eliza Butler Kirkbride School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Furness High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Academy at Palumbo (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Creative and Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,785 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 3, 2005 for $265,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1224 S American St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1224 S American St is 1,084 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1224 S American St is 1920.
This home is located at 1224 S American St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19147 in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,084 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $400,000.
The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between April and May 2025 increased by 40.9%. In May 2025 median list price was $298,569 and the average listing age was 89 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.