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$5,878 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2494076, Riyadi Wibowo, Listing office: Mercury Real Estate Group
$500,000 List price
1537 S 2nd St Philadelphia, PA 19147
$5,938
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,683 sqft
0.02 acres
$297 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 1537 S 2nd St
Terrific on Two Street! Whether you love the Mummers or not, this home stands out on its own! Welcome to 1537 s. 2nd Street, a perfectly move-in ready home in the heart of Pennsport! This concession free, fully renovated three story home has it all including three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a finished basement and an amazing rear yard at almost 1,700 sq ft of living space! The beautiful brick facade sets the tone. As you enter, you can't miss the wide plank hardwood floors along with tons of upgraded millwork throughout the home. The open first floor plan is perfection and includes a large living space, full dining room and kitchen in the rear just off the side door leading out to the yard. The kitchen is complete with large shaker style cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and tile backsplash. Head out from there to the enormous yard, perfect for all types of entertainment and relaxation! The second floor has two spacious bedrooms, each with great lighting and closet space, split by a hall bath with a full tile surround and bench tub. Head up to the third floor primary suite, where you will find a spacious bedroom, great closet space, and a newly renovated bathroom which includes a double vanity, free standing soaking tub, and beautiful shower with rain head and hand held! Finally, head down to the finished basement with powder room for that extra bit of recreational space that is always useful! Take note of the carpentry upgrades throughout including: single panel doors, crown molding and wainscoting throughout the first floor, wainscoting in hallway throughout, deep sills, and upgraded trim! The location speaks for itself - stand on your front step on New Year's Day for a front row seat of the Mummer's Parade! On any other day, you can walk within minutes to all Pennsport has to offer, Passyunk Square, Queen Village, all big box retail on Columbus Blvd right around the corner! Get to the sports complex within minutes to catch a game. Hop right on 95 to get in and out of the city or over the bridge. Take a look at this home and enjoy living the dream!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,683 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1915
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2490686
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $500,000
- Price/SqFt: $297
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,019
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Use GPS
- Year Built: 1915
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,683 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2490686
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
- Office Phone: (215) 627-6005
- Listing Agent: Frank L DeFazio
- Agent Phone: (610) 636-4364
- Agent Email: frank@centercityteam.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2013 | Home Sold | $365,000 |
| May 15, 2013 | Home Sold | $199,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $430,000 | $6,019 |
| 2022 | $196,080 | $2,665 |
| 2021 | $- | $2,665 |
| 2020 | $388,400 | $2,665 |
| 2019 | $358,400 | $2,504 |
| 2018 | $365,000 | $2,550 |
| 2017 | $365,000 | $2,550 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Francis Scott Key School
Public District KG-6
0.8 mi
•2230 S 8th St
7
Abram Stockton Jenks School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•2501 S 13th St
1
Hope Community Charter School
Public Charter KG-6
1.5 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 $73,071. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
17%
<35k
55%
35k-100k
21%
100k-200k
7%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
71%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
9%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
33%
18-34 yrs old
41%
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
Boston Market
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 1537 S 2nd St
The listing price of 1537 S 2nd St property is $500,000.
The property 1537 S 2nd St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19147.
Active Listing: 1537 S 2nd St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1537 S 2nd 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), Eliza Butler Kirkbride School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Vare-Washington School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Southwark School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Furness High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Academy at Palumbo (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), South Philadelphia High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $6,019 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 18, 2013 for $365,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1537 S 2nd St has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1537 S 2nd St is 1,683 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1537 S 2nd St is 1915.
This home is located at 1537 S 2nd St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19147 in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,683 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $500,000.
The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 40.9% between April and May 2025. 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.