#PAPH2481230, Kin M. Cheng, Listing office: Kin Realty, LLC
$150,000 List price
209 Sparks St Philadelphia, PA 19120
3 beds
1 full
1,020 sqft
0.02 acres
$147 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 209 Sparks St
Opportunity knocks in the heart of Olney! This solid 2-story brick rowhome offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and off-street parking in the rear — all for just $150,000. The home features a covered front porch and a fenced front yard with a raised garden bed. Inside, you'll find a spacious layout with a large living room, dining area, and kitchen with ample cabinet space. Upstairs offers three bedrooms with ceiling fans and closet storage. The full bathroom includes a tub/shower combo. Downstairs, the full basement offers laundry hookups, mechanicals, and tons of storage potential or room for a future rec space or workshop. There's rear access to a private driveway — a rare find in this area! 💡 Key Highlights: 3 Beds / 1 Bath Rear driveway parking Covered front porch Spacious living and dining rooms Full basement with laundry area Fenced front yard Ceiling fans throughout Located near Broad St, Roosevelt Blvd, schools, and public transportation 🔧 Being sold as-is — seller will remove personal items by settlement. Perfect for investors or buyers looking to add sweat equity and make it their own. 💰 Priced at $150,000 — Don’t miss your chance to own in a growing neighborhood with strong rental demand and easy access to Center City. 📞 Schedule your showing today!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingRadiant
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Size1,020 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1928
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2496408
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $150,000
- Price/SqFt: $147
- Annual Tax Amount: $501
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Sparks St and N 2nd St
- Year Built: 1928
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,020 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2496408
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Ergo Real Estate Company
- Office Phone: (267) 607-3551
- Office Email: hello@ergorealty.net
- Listing Agent: Jawwaad Jones
- Agent Phone: (267) 632-1772
- Agent Email: jawwaadj12@gmail.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 06, 2004 | Home Sold | $69,900 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $115,800 | $501 |
| 2022 | $70,800 | $673 |
| 2021 | $- | $673 |
| 2020 | $93,100 | $1,303 |
| 2019 | $86,500 | $1,210 |
| 2018 | $88,400 | $1,237 |
| 2017 | $88,400 | $1,237 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
James R. Lowell Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.4 mi
•450 W Nedro Ave
4
Julia Ward Howe Academics Plus Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•5800 N 13th St
2
Ellwood Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•6701 N 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 $28,667. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
56%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
37%
Single, No Kids
30%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
18%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
Foot Locker
Ross Dress For Less
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Jack In The Box
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Dodge
Nissan
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 209 Sparks St
The listing price of 209 Sparks St property is $150,000.
The property 209 Sparks St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19120.
Active Listing: 209 Sparks St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 209 Sparks St are: James R. Lowell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Julia Ward Howe Academics Plus Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Ellwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Thomas K. Finletter Academics Plus School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Grover Washington, Jr. Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Aspira Bilingual Cyber Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Girls High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Mast Community Charter School II (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $501 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 6, 2004 for $69,900 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 209 Sparks St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 209 Sparks St is 1,020 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 209 Sparks St is 1928.
This home is located at 209 Sparks St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19120 in the Olney neighborhood. This 1,020 square foot home, which was built in 1928, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $150,000.
The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 36.5% between May and June 2025. 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.