#PAPH2465408, James J Whelan, Listing office: RE/MAX Ace Realty
Property details
About 1553 S Dover St
NEW CONSTRUCTION 3 BED 2 FULL BATH HOMES UNDER $300K!!!! These homes are only available through the city’s Turn The Key program. Up to a $75,000 forgivable grant from the city along with $10K grant for closing costs available to first time buyers or if you have not owned a home in 3 years. Buyers have to complete housing counseling with the city and meet income restrictions. Please see attached PDFs for all details for the program and to sign up for the housing counseling. Buyers must use the approved lenders from the city. A PDF of approved lenders is attached. Many lenders offer an additional assistance for closing costs. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom new construction homes with a full 10 year tax abatement in a growing area of Grays Ferry. These homes come with a full finished basement, patio, central air, 1 years builder warranty and will be energy star certified. Open houses will start here after that. All showings will be at the open houses only. Opens will be on Tuesdays 4:30pm to 6pm and Sundays 11am to 1pm.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year builtNew Const., 2024
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2435286
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $265,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $999
- Tax Year: 2021
- Directions: From Grays Ferry Ave, turn onto S 29th St. Turn right onto Tasker St then right onto S Myrtlewood and the property is on your right.
- Year Built: 2024
- Stories: 2
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2435286
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2023 | Home Sold | $14,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73,900 | $- |
| 2022 | $73,900 | $- |
| 2021 | $- | $999 |
| 2020 | $16,400 | $- |
| 2019 | $16,400 | $- |
| 2018 | $16,400 | $- |
| 2017 | $16,400 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Stephen Girard Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.0 mi
•1800 Snyder Ave
7
Abram Stockton Jenks School
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•2501 S 13th St
5
Samuel Powel Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.8 mi
•301 N 36th 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 $24,720. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
56%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
59%
Single, No Kids
19%
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?
16%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
H&M
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Boston Market
Popeyes
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Honda
Nissan
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1553 S Dover St
The listing price of 1553 S Dover St property is $265,000.
The property 1553 S Dover St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146.
Active Listing: 1553 S Dover St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1553 S Dover St are: Stephen Girard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Abram Stockton Jenks School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Samuel Powel Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Universal Alcorn Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Universal Institute Charter School at Vare, EH (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Delaplaine McDaniel Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Universal Audenried Charter High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Te (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Gamp (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $999 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 10, 2023 for $14,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1553 S Dover St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The sq. ft. of 1553 S Dover St is not available (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1553 S Dover St is 2024.
This home is located at 1553 S Dover St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19146 in the Gray's Ferry neighborhood. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $265,000.
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.