Backup offers
#PAPH2481990, William H Joos, Listing office: Century 21 All Elite Inc-Brookhaven
$295,000 List price
1520 W Thompson St Philadelphia, PA 19121
3 beds
1 full
1,280 sqft
0.04 acres
$230 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 1520 W Thompson St
Where can you find a 3 bedroom, 1 bath property WITH 2 car parking, a huge front yard, a huge rear yard, that is updated and in move-in condition super close to Center City and less than $300K ? RIGHT HERE ! Fantastic starter home or superb investment with all the features. Home has brand new flooring throughout , updated kitchen and bath, super functional and mechanically sound. Steps away from THE MET , N Broad St, and the amazing Fairmout and Northern Liberties neighborhood. It is like suburbia in the City with the huge lot dimensions 16 X 120 for the front yard and rear yard. Property is vacant and easy to show !! Make your appointment today !
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,280 sqft
Lot size0.04 Acres
Year built1982
ParkingDriveway,On Street
MLS #PAPH2493088
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: No
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Driveway,On Street
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $295,000
- Price/SqFt: $230
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,968
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Head northwest on N Broad St toward W Indiana Ave. Turn left onto W Indiana Ave. Continue on Indiana Ave to N 16th St, then turn right. Turn left onto W Cecil B. Moore Ave (PA‑CALM), heading west. Continue for several blocks, then turn right onto N 17th St. Drive north on 17th St and then turn left onto W Thompson St/West Thompson Street. Continue to 1520 W Thompson St, which will be on your right.
- Year Built: 1982
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,280 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2493088
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: KW Empower
- Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
- Office Email: vicki@kwempower.com
- Listing Agent: Christopher K Somers
- Agent Phone: (267) 987-4443
- Agent Email: thesomersteam@gmail.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2011 | Home Sold | $85,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $283,500 | $3,968 |
| 2022 | $283,500 | $2,026 |
| 2021 | $- | $2,026 |
| 2020 | $144,800 | $2,026 |
| 2019 | $140,000 | $1,959 |
| 2018 | $182,900 | $2,560 |
| 2017 | $182,900 | $2,560 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School
Public Charter KG-6
1.3 mi
•2539 N 16th St
6
John Moffet Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•127 W Oxford St
1
Richard R. Wright Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.5 mi
•2700 W Dauphin 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 $18,562. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
62%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
73%
Single, No Kids
19%
Single, with Kids
6%
Married, No Kids
2%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
34%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Burlington
Ross Dress For Less
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
White Castle
Jack In The Box
What do the neighbors drive?
Honda
Kia
Nissan
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1520 W Thompson St
The listing price of 1520 W Thompson St property is $295,000.
The property 1520 W Thompson St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19121.
Accepting Backup Offers: 1520 W Thompson 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 1520 W Thompson St are: Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), John Moffet Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Richard R. Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), General George G. Meade School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Alliance for Progress Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Dunbar Academics Plus School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Youth Build Phila Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), People for People Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Franklin Lc (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,968 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 28, 2011 for $85,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1520 W Thompson St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1520 W Thompson St is 1,280 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1520 W Thompson St is 1982.
This home is located at 1520 W Thompson St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19121 in the Cabot neighborhood. This 1,280 square foot home, which was built in 1982, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $295,000.
In June 2025 in Philadelphia, PA there were 36.5% more homes for sale than in May. In June 2025 median list price was $292,873 and the average listing age was 90 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.