#PAPH2435874, Marino Polidori, Listing Office: HomeSmart Realty Advisors
1540 S St Philadelphia, PA 19146
Property details
About 1540 S St
Rarely offered, this 4-story brick-front building includes more than 2,900 sq. ft. of above-ground living and commercial/retail space, situated on one of the most desirable blocks of South Street. 1540 South St. offers a store on the main/street level, a 1-bedroom apartment on the second floor, and a bi-level 2-bedroom apartment on the third and fourth floors. The second-floor apartment has its own private balcony at the rear, and the bi-level apartment features a private deck. The store and both apartments are equipped with central air conditioning. The entire property is occupied by long-term tenants. Note that the store has a private entrance, separate from the apartments. Even better, the store boasts a large bay window, ideal for display on the high-traffic 15th block of South Street. The store also offers high ceilings, a private office area, a powder room, and a small backyard. The property has a full basement, accessible from both the store and the street through Bilco doors. The second-floor 1-bedroom apartment is bright, boasts hardwood floors, and includes a private balcony at the rear. The top bi-level 2-bedroom apartment is modern, bright, and boasts a skylight, hardwood floors, and a large private deck. Note that the roof, where some mechanicals are located, can be accessed via a pull-down stair. This unique property was custom rehabbed in the 1980s by an architect who ensured that every part of the property receives ample daylight. This feature is even felt in the main staircase, which accesses the apartments and charms with an exposed brick wall. Even better, the property offers a generous amount of storage space in each unit. Own a one-of-a-kind 4-story building right next to the historic Royal Theatre, surrounded by numerous restaurants, shops, and everything that Rittenhouse Square, Graduate Hospital, and Broad Street have to offer. Learn more about 1540 South St. today.
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- MLS Number: PAPH2454866
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
- Office Phone: (610) 822-3356
- Office Email: marianne.dillon@compass.com
- Listing Agent: Tony Salloum
- Agent Phone: (215) 285-6435
- Agent Email: tony@theaffinityteam.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Dec 02, 2015 | Home Sold | $675,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $725,600 | $10,156 |
2022 | $725,600 | $8,461 |
2021 | $- | $8,461 |
2020 | $604,500 | $8,461 |
2019 | $598,600 | $8,379 |
2018 | $707,000 | $9,896 |
2017 | $280,300 | $3,923 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Stephen Girard Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.4 mi
•1800 Snyder Ave
5
Francis Scott Key School
Public District KG-6
1.6 mi
•2230 S 8th St
7
Abram Stockton Jenks School
Public District KG-5
1.7 mi
•2501 S 13th 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 $42,250. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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This home is located at 1540 S St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19146 in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 2,920 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $845,000.
In February 2025, from all listings sold in Philadelphia, PA there were more than 154 sold above asking price, over 396 sold below and more than 166 were sold right at the asked price. In February 2025 in Philadelphia, PA there were 10.7% more homes for sale than in January. While the average time on the market in February 2025 was 59 days, the median list price was $268,469.