$7,113 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2455900, Maurice Morris, Listing Office: United Real Estate
$565,000 List price
1638 Waverly St Philadelphia, PA 19146
$6,709
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 2 partial
1,280 sqft
0.01 acres
$441 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 1638 Waverly St
Lovely 3 bedroom, 1 full bath, 2 half bath home on a charming and quiet tree lined street just footsteps from Rittenhouse Square and all the amenities of Center City. First floor features high ceilings, exposed beams, and an updated kitchen. The spacious rear patio (approx 16’ by 10’) is perfect for entertaining and could be fenced / walled off by the next owner to make it more private.. The second floor is home to the hall bathroom and a large front bedroom with great light and a walk in closet. Third floor features two bedrooms as well as a half bathroom in the hall. A fourth floor loft space provides ample storage space and allows the finished basement with its high ceilings and half bath to be used exclusively as additional living space. Don’t miss this wonderful home in the heart of it all.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingHot Water
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,280 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.01 Acres
Year built1750
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2462054
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior: Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Attic
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Hot Water
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $565,000
- Price/SqFt: $441
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,291
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Waverly Street runs west to east and is parallel to and between Pine and Lombard Streets. Traveling south on 17th Street, turn Left onto Waverly and 1638 Waverly will be on your right side.
- Year Built: 1750
- Living Area: 1,280 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.01 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2462054
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
- Office Phone: (267) 435-8015
- Office Email: marianne.dillon@compass.com
- Listing Agent: Emily I Seroska
- Agent Phone: (215) 859-2424
- Agent Email: emily.seroska@compass.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2015 | Home Sold | $450,000 |
| Jan 28, 2010 | Home Sold | $378,500 |
| Mar 31, 2006 | Home Sold | $399,000 |
| Jul 13, 2004 | Home Sold | $331,000 |
| Jan 06, 2004 | Home Sold | $1,238,461 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $520,900 | $7,291 |
| 2022 | $520,900 | $7,136 |
| 2021 | $- | $7,136 |
| 2020 | $509,800 | $7,136 |
| 2019 | $493,400 | $6,906 |
| 2018 | $360,000 | $5,039 |
| 2017 | $360,000 | $5,039 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Stephen Girard Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.5 mi
•1800 Snyder Ave
5
Samuel Powel Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.6 mi
•301 N 36th St
5
Francis Scott Key School
Public District KG-6
1.8 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 $80,540. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
20%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
30%
100k-200k
10%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
76%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
5%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
60%
18-34 yrs old
29%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Music Concerts
Hiking/backpacking
Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Starbucks
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Volkswagen
Audi
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Alternative
News
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Frequently asked questions
About 1638 Waverly St
The listing price of 1638 Waverly St property is $565,000.
The property 1638 Waverly St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146.
Accepting Backup Offers: 1638 Waverly 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 1638 Waverly St are: Stephen Girard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Samuel Powel Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Francis Scott Key School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Independence Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Universal Institute Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Edwin M. Stanton School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Creative and Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Freire Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $7,291 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 18, 2015 for $450,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1638 Waverly St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 1638 Waverly St is 1,280 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1638 Waverly St is 1750.
This home is located at 1638 Waverly St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19146 in the Center City neighborhood. This 1,280 square foot home, which was built in 1750, sits on a 0.01 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $565,000.
Philadelphia, PA housing market in March 2025 saw over 174 listings sold above listed price, more than 171 sold at listed price and over 344 sold below. In March 2025 in Philadelphia, PA there were 29.2% more homes for sale than in February. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 50 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $269,412.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.