$525,000

1225 Christian St Philadelphia, PA 19147

$6,234
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,028 sqft
0.02 acres
$259 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 1225 Christian St

24 hours notice required. Welcome to 1225 Christian St, a spacious updated single-family home located in the very desirable Bella Vista neighborhood. This home offers a 16 ft wide layout with 2,100 sqft. of living space, 4 nice sized bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a partially finished basement, making it perfect for families to live in or for investors looking for a great rental property to add to their portfolio. Renovated in 2007, with additional upgrades made in 2012, and 2023, this property currently serves as a profitable and highly sought-after rental home. There are many highlights that make this property special. Enjoy a warm and sunny southern exposure with an open and airy floor plan in the large first floor living room, adjoining the main living area is a spacious kitchen with wood cabinets, marble counters, nice sized dining area, and a convenient full laundry space. A large private fenced-in back yard patio space is accessed from the kitchen, perfect for hanging out with friends and family for outdoor parties and barbeques. Below is a partially finished full-length basement that can be used for an office or hobby room with plenty of storage space and easy access to maintain utilities and plumbing. Head up the wooden staircase to the 2nd floor, where you will find 2 bedrooms with built in closet spaces and a full bath. The 3rd floor similarly boasts another 2 bedrooms, a full bath, and additionally provides easy walk out access to a spacious full length rear terrace deck with a really nice view of the downtown city skyline. There is a newer well-maintained HVAC system in the home and the water heater is only a few years old. The pitched roof on this home provides for better longevity and drainage than most flat-roofed systems you typically find in a Philadelphia center city town house. Located only a few blocks from the historic 9th Street Italian Market section of Bella Vista, this home is surrounded by favorite neighborhood cafes and restaurants, live music venues, the Ave of The Arts, specialty food markets, coffee houses, and is close to the Broad Street subway line and South Street attractions. One other advantage to owning in this neighborhood is that the permitted on-street parking isn’t as hard to find as many other areas of the city. 1225 Christian St is currently tenant occupied and under lease agreement until April 1st, 2025. It currently rents for $3,050 per month. The sellers are motivated and open to considering all offers. Don't hesitate to seize this chance to make this excellent property your own! 24 hours notice required:)

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,028 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1907
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2449062

Summary

  • MLS Number: PAPH2449062
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: KW Empower
  • Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
  • Office Email: vicki@kwempower.com
  • Listing Agent: Danielle Lawless

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 26, 2007
Home Sold
$325,000
May 21, 2005
Home Sold
$70,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$523,300$7,325
2022$523,300$5,554
2021$-$6,567
2020$469,200$6,567
2019$433,000$6,061
2018$358,400$5,016
2017$358,400$5,016

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Stephen Girard Elementary School

Public District KG-4

1.3 mi

1800 Snyder Ave

5

Francis Scott Key School

Public District KG-6

1.3 mi

2230 S 8th St

7

Abram Stockton Jenks School

Public District KG-5

1.5 mi

2501 S 13th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $59,959. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income less than $<35k annually. 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?

34%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
12%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

66%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
40%
18-34 yrs old
33%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • TennisTennis
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • H&MH&M
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1225 Christian St

This home is located at 1225 Christian St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19147 in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 2,028 square foot home, which was built in 1907, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $525,000.

Philadelphia, PA housing market in February 2025 saw over 154 listings sold above listed price, more than 166 sold at listed price and over 396 sold below. The number of listings in Philadelphia, PA increased by 10.7% between January and February 2025. In February 2025, listings were on the market for 59 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $268,469.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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