$4,869 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2444998, Christopher K Somers, Listing office: KW Empower
$425,000 List price
1229 S Bucknell St Philadelphia, PA 19146
$5,047
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,009 sqft
0.02 acres
$212 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 1229 S Bucknell St
Welcome to 1229 S Bucknell St.! This beautifully renovated and move-in ready home features 3 large bedrooms, 4 outdoor spaces (including roof deck), 2.5 bathrooms, and lots of natural light. Enter the first level through your front outdoor patio to find the living and dining areas, along with a convenient half-bath. Your bright, sunny kitchen has a large island, beautiful fixtures, and ample cabinet space. The backyard backs up to tree life, giving it a secluded and lush feel, and it’s large enough to fit patio furniture, a grill, and more - perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Up the stairs, find two large bedrooms (with abundant closet space) and a gorgeous shared full bathroom. Up another flight of steps, find your primary suite. A private balcony, large closets, and oversized full bathroom make up this entire floor, truly making it feel like everything you need to comfortably start and end your days. Outside the suite, find your wet bar, convenient for bringing drinks up to the roof deck, which offers a 360° view of the skyline, South Philly, University City buildings, and more. The semi-finished basement with laundry is perfect for dry storage. This home is steps from Wharton Square Park, meaning easy access to tennis courts, a playground, and a scenic green space. It's a convenient 5 minute walk to the brand-new Aldi and CVS, as well as local favorites like Dock Street Brewery, Ultimo Coffee, Bagels & Co., and more. SEPTA bus routes 7 and 64 are just around the corner for easily getting all over the city. This home is cared for, and ready for its next owner - we can't wait to have you come by!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingCentral, Forced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,009 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1923
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2496292
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $425,000
- Price/SqFt: $211
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,264
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: 1229 S. Bucknell St.
- Year Built: 1923
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 2,009 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2496292
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: BMB Living, Inc.
- Office Phone: (267) 463-2428
- Listing Agent: Chris Coulton
- Agent Phone: (215) 407-7761
- Agent Email: christopher.coulton@gmail.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2022 | Home Sold | $360,000 |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Home Sold | $165,000 |
| Jul 09, 2014 | Home Sold | $33,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $161,800 | $2,264 |
| 2022 | $161,800 | $1,380 |
| 2021 | $- | $1,380 |
| 2020 | $98,600 | $1,380 |
| 2019 | $91,700 | $1,283 |
| 2018 | $88,500 | $1,238 |
| 2017 | $88,500 | $1,238 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Stephen Girard Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.9 mi
•1800 Snyder Ave
7
Abram Stockton Jenks School
Public District KG-5
1.5 mi
•2501 S 13th St
5
Francis Scott Key School
Public District KG-6
1.7 mi
•2230 S 8th 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 $20,370. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
56%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
0%
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?
65%
Single, No Kids
22%
Single, with Kids
6%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
18%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Tennis
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
IKEA
Crate & Barrel
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Quiznos
Starbucks
Jack In The Box
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Soft Adult Contemporary
News
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1229 S Bucknell St
The listing price of 1229 S Bucknell St property is $425,000.
The property 1229 S Bucknell St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146.
Active Listing: 1229 S Bucknell St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1229 S Bucknell St are: Stephen Girard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Abram Stockton Jenks School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Francis Scott Key School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Chester A. Arthur School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Delaplaine McDaniel Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Edwin M. Stanton School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Te (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Universal Audenried Charter High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Creative and Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,264 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 16, 2022 for $360,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1229 S Bucknell St has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1229 S Bucknell St is 2,009 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1229 S Bucknell St is 1923.
This home is located at 1229 S Bucknell St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19146 in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 2,009 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $425,000.
In May 2025 in Philadelphia, PA there were 40.9% more homes for sale than in April. Listings spent 89 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $298,569 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.