$950

closing credit¹

1639 S Ithan St Philadelphia, PA 19143

$80,000
2 beds
1 full
848 sqft
0.02 acres
$94 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 1639 S Ithan St

Calling all investors! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom property in the heart of Kingsessing offers endless potential. On the exterior, you’ll find a charming front porch, a spacious front yard, and a fenced backyard. Inside, the property includes a full, dry, and unfinished basement that runs the length of the house—perfect for additional storage or future expansion. Upstairs, you will find two sizable bedrooms and the spacious hall bath. With an After-Repair Value (ARV) between $200,000 and $225,000 and rental ARV projected at $1,400-1,500, this home is a promising investment that can yield high returns! Situated near the soon-to-be-renovated Francis Myers Recreation Center and the Kingsessing Recreation Center, this home is in an area poised for growth and rising property values. Additionally, it’s conveniently located near public transportation (Trolley line 13 and Bus Route G) and Cobbs Creek and Clark Park. Whether you're looking to renovate for resale or build out your rental portfolio, this property is a fantastic opportunity in an up-and-coming neighborhood. Property is being strictly sold as-is. Schedule your showing today!

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
Size848 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2437944

Summary

  • MLS Number: PAPH2437944
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
  • Office Phone: (610) 822-3356
  • Office Email: marianne.dillon@compass.com
  • Listing Agent: Tiana Brown

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$52,500$734
2022$52,500$734
2021$-$545
2020$42,200$590
2019$39,000$545
2018$38,300$536
2017$38,300$536

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Thomas G. Morton School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

2501 S 63rd St

5

Joseph W. Catharine School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

6600 Chester Ave

6

W B Evans Magnet School

Public Magnet KG-6

1.3 mi

900 Baily Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $29,398. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

63%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

48%
Single, No Kids
33%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Ross Dress For LessRoss Dress For Less
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • NissanNissan
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1639 S Ithan St

This home is located at 1639 S Ithan St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood. This 848 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 31, 2025 and is currently priced at $80,000.

Over 152 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Philadelphia, PA. In the same period over 457 listings were sold below the listed price and 186 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between December and January 2025 increased by 3.5%. Listings spent 52 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $266,945 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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