#PAPH2495976, Feng Chen Lin, Listing office: A Plus Realtors LLC
$479,900 List price
705 Alter St Philadelphia, PA 19147
6 beds
2 full
1,122 sqft
0.02 acres
$428 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 705 Alter St
Looking for a huge property with tons of potential, then this is it. Although this property needs some TLC with some imagination and vision this huge 6 bedroom, 2 bath property can become a thing of beauty. The first floor consists of living room, dining area and separate kitchen. The 2nd floor you will find 3 bedrooms and a separate bath, the 3rd floor also has 3 bedrooms and a bath. This property is huge. In addition to the size of this property, you are also close to Center City, the famous 9th St Italian Market and all it has to offer and you are also just a short walk to Passyunk Square which boasts restaurants, bars and shops.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingRadiant
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size1,122 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2491452
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $479,900
- Price/SqFt: $427
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,012
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Northbound on 7th to Alter St
- Year Built: 1925
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,122 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2491452
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: KW Empower
- Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
- Office Email: vicki@kwempower.com
- Listing Agent: Harry A Alessi
- Agent Phone: (609) 636-9783
- Agent Email: harrysellsphilly@gmail.com
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $321,900 | $1,012 |
| 2022 | $72,300 | $1,012 |
| 2021 | $- | $1,012 |
| 2020 | $265,400 | $1,012 |
| 2019 | $244,900 | $1,012 |
| 2018 | $200,200 | $1,012 |
| 2017 | $200,200 | $1,012 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Francis Scott Key School
Public District KG-6
1.0 mi
•2230 S 8th St
7
Abram Stockton Jenks School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•2501 S 13th St
3
Stephen Girard Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.3 mi
•1800 Snyder Ave
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 $22,872. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
67%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
65%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
10%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
39%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Live Theatre
Where do the neighbors shop?
Crate & Barrel
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
The Cheesecake Factory
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Audi
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 705 Alter St
The listing price of 705 Alter St property is $479,900.
The property 705 Alter St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19147.
Active Listing: 705 Alter St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 705 Alter St are: Francis Scott Key School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Abram Stockton Jenks School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Stephen Girard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), George W. Nebinger Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Vare-Washington School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Eliza Butler Kirkbride School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Academy at Palumbo (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Creative and Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Furness High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,012 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 705 Alter St has 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 705 Alter St is 1,122 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 705 Alter St is 1925.
This home is located at 705 Alter St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19147 in the Passayunk Square neighborhood. This 1,122 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $479,900.
The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 36.5% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $292,873, while the average time on the real estate market was 90 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.