$3,432 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2471138, Mitchel Mullen, Listing Office: KW Empower
$295,000 List price
1720 Alter St Philadelphia, PA 19146
$3,503
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full, 1 partial
996 sqft
0.02 acres
$296 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 1720 Alter St
Welcome to 1720 Alter! This 16 foot wide, two bedroom, one and a half bath home with patio, basement and just one block south of Washington Avenue is not to be missed! Just past the vestibule is a spacious living and dining room with hardwood floors, tons of natural light, a coat closet and powder room. The cheerful kitchen features a GE appliance package, subway tile backsplash and tons of cabinet space. Off the kitchen is a private patio perfect for grilling or relaxing outside. Upstairs you’ll find a large primary bedroom, a secondary bedroom, great closet space, a linen closet, and a bright and beautiful full bathroom with shower/tub combination that was renovated in 2021. The basement houses the washer/dryer and is perfect for storage! This home is a short walk to local favorites like Chicks, American Sardine Bar, L’Anima, Giant Supermarket, Sprouts, Target, and walkable to Rittenhouse Square and the rest of Center City! Easy access to the Broad Street Line and Septa bus routes. Set up your showing today! Pictures are virtually staged.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
CoolingCentral Air
Size996 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1923
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2474402
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $295,000
- Price/SqFt: $296
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,486
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Please use GPS.
- Year Built: 1923
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 996 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2474402
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
- Office Phone: (267) 435-8015
- Office Email: marianne.dillon@compass.com
- Listing Agent: Becca Fischer
- Agent Phone: (215) 813-0128
- Agent Email: becca.fischer@compass.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 07, 2018 | Home Sold | $237,500 |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Home Sold | $131,500 |
| Jan 17, 2007 | Home Sold | $27,900 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $249,100 | $3,486 |
| 2022 | $249,100 | $2,943 |
| 2021 | $- | $2,943 |
| 2020 | $210,300 | $2,943 |
| 2019 | $125,400 | $1,755 |
| 2018 | $110,700 | $1,549 |
| 2017 | $110,700 | $1,549 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Stephen Girard Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.9 mi
•1800 Snyder Ave
7
Abram Stockton Jenks School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•2501 S 13th St
5
Francis Scott Key School
Public District KG-6
1.3 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 $30,633. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
59%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
61%
Single, No Kids
23%
Single, with Kids
8%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
32%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Tennis- Men's Tennis
Music Concerts
Where do the neighbors shop?
Crate & Barrel
Nordstrom Rack
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
The Cheesecake Factory
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Volvo
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1720 Alter St
The listing price of 1720 Alter St property is $295,000.
The property 1720 Alter St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146.
Accepting Backup Offers: 1720 Alter 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 1720 Alter St are: Stephen Girard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Abram Stockton Jenks School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Francis Scott Key School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Edwin M. Stanton School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Universal Institute Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Chester A. Arthur School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Creative and Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Academy at Palumbo (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,486 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 7, 2018 for $237,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1720 Alter St has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1720 Alter St is 996 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1720 Alter St is 1923.
This home is located at 1720 Alter St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19146 in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 996 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $295,000.
In April 2025 in Philadelphia, PA there were 49.7% more homes for sale than in March. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 88 days, the median list price was $291,214.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.