$165,900

740 S 59th St Philadelphia, PA 19143

$1,970
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,140 sqft
0.03 acres
$146 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 740 S 59th St

Fannie Mae Homepath property. Two story, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath porch front row located in West Philadelphia and close to Cobbs Creek park. First floor consists of front living room with brand new luxury vinyl flooring, dining room, updated powder room plus ultra modern kitchen with wood cabinets and all stainless steel appliances. Freshly painted 3 nice sized bedrooms plus full updated modern bathroom on the 2nd floor. Large full basement which could easily be finished and rear patio. Perfect starter home for owner occupant buyers. Low down payment plus grants and Seller's Assist available. See Homepath website (see below) for details. Move in condition and ready for immediate occupancy.

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
Size1,140 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2408368

Summary

  • MLS Number: PAPH2408368
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Premier Real Estate Inc
  • Office Phone: (215) 732-5355
  • Office Email: premierreo@aol.com
  • Listing Agent: Mitchell Cohen

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 29, 2019
Home Sold
$30,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$95,100$1,331
2022$95,100$1,086
2021$-$1,086
2020$77,600$1,086
2019$74,700$1,045
2018$40,800$571
2017$40,800$571

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Stonehurst Hills Elementary School

Public District 1-5

0.9 mi

7051 Ruskin Ln

6

W.B. Evans Elementary School

Public Magnet KG-6

1.0 mi

900 Baily Rd

4

East Lansdowne Elementary School

Public District KG-6

1.2 mi

401 Emerson Ave

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 $38,860. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

45%
<35k
48%
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?

54%
Single, No Kids
30%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
6%
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
21%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • NissanNissan
  • HondaHonda

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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Frequently asked questions

About 740 S 59th St

This home is located at 740 S 59th St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood. This 1,140 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 10, 2024 and is currently priced at $165,900.

In January 2025, from all listings sold in Philadelphia, PA there were more than 152 sold above asking price, over 457 sold below and more than 186 were sold right at the asked price. Between December and January 2025, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 3.5%. The median list price of listings available in January 2025 was $266,945, while the average time on the real estate market was 52 days.

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

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