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$209,000

823 Mercer St Philadelphia, PA 19125

3 beds
1 full
920 sqft
0.02 acres
$227 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 823 Mercer St

Great investment opportunity in the heart of Fishtown! This property offers 3 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, full unfinished basement, and a small rear yard. Walking distance to all the new shops, restaurants and all that Fishtown has to offer. Could be a good opportunity for a fix and flip investor, buy and hold investor, or a homeowner looking to make it their own. Property is being sold in As-is condition.

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size920 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2517474

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: On Street
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $209,000
  • Price/SqFt: $227
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,511
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From norris st turn on E Thompson St. Take to Mercer St and make a right. Property will be on your left hand side
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 920 SqFt
  • Municipality: Philadelphia
  • Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
  • MLS Number: PAPH2517474
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: RE/MAX One Realty
  • Office Phone: (215) 467-2892
  • Office Email: jbenson@remax-one.com
  • Listing Agent: Ryan M Andrews
  • Agent Phone: (215) 852-3780
  • Agent Email: ryanrealtor123@gmail.com

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$223,800$1,511
2022$108,000$1,511
2021$-$1,511
2020$194,900$1,511
2019$180,900$1,511
2018$148,600$1,511
2017$148,600$1,511

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Horatio B. Hackett School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

2161 E York St

6

John Moffet Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

127 W Oxford St

3

Richmond Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

2944 Belgrade St

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 $60,552. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

28%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

64%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

7%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
42%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • TennisTennis
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • VolvoVolvo
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 823 Mercer St

The listing price of 823 Mercer St property is $209,000.

The property 823 Mercer St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19125.

Active Listing: 823 Mercer St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 823 Mercer St are: Horatio B. Hackett School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), John Moffet Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Richmond Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Adaire Alexander School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Henry A. Brown Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), William H. Hunter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Penn Treaty High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Kensington High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,511 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 823 Mercer St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 823 Mercer St is 920 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 823 Mercer St is 1925.

This home is located at 823 Mercer St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19125 in the Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond neighborhood. This 920 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $209,000.

The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 36.5% between May and June 2025. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 90 days, the median list price was $292,873.

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

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