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#PAPH2480110, Maurice McCarthy, Listing office: OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
$405,000 List price
905 Watkins St Philadelphia, PA 19148
2 beds
2 full
1,772 sqft
0.02 acres
$229 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 905 Watkins St
Don't miss this meticulously maintained rowhome bursting with modern upgrades and tucked away on a desirable street close to public transit and Passayunk Avenue with easy access to shops and restaurants. This lovely home boasts newly stained exterior brick and a designer front door. Upon entering you'll find a wide open floorplan with hardwood flooring, a spacious living area and an upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, ample cabinet space with soft-close drawers, plus a charming breakfast bar with a custom copper penny accent wall. Off of the kitchen is the convenient main floor full bathroom complete with a stacked front-loading washer and dryer. The upper floor offers two spacious bedrooms and a full upgraded bathroom with a skylight allowing for great natural light. This home is fully-equipped with Smart technology, allowing everything to be controlled with your phone including the Nest Thermostat, keyless entry, lighting, smoke detectors and security cameras. This is the one!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,772 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2467310
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Microwave, Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Pantry
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $405,000
- Price/SqFt: $228
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,254
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Take S Broad St (Route 611) to Morris St towards S 13th St, Turn Right onto S 10th St, Turn Left onto Watkins St, Home will be on the Left.
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,772 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2467310
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Redfin Corporation
- Office Phone: (215) 631-3154
- Office Email: peter.phinney@redfin.com
- Listing Agent: Peter L Rossi
- Agent Phone: (609) 618-3307
- Agent Email: pete.rossi@redfin.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2021 | Home Sold | $375,000 |
| Apr 10, 2017 | Home Sold | $298,500 |
| Jan 21, 2015 | Home Sold | $129,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $446,800 | $6,254 |
| 2022 | $446,800 | $4,399 |
| 2021 | $- | $3,769 |
| 2020 | $314,300 | $4,399 |
| 2019 | $290,000 | $4,059 |
| 2018 | $198,400 | $2,777 |
| 2017 | $198,400 | $2,777 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Francis Scott Key School
Public District KG-6
0.5 mi
•2230 S 8th St
7
Abram Stockton Jenks School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•2501 S 13th St
3
Stephen Girard Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.9 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 $37,363. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
47%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
5%
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?
60%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
34%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Pro Boxing
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Burlington
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
White Castle
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Nissan
Kia
Honda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 905 Watkins St
The listing price of 905 Watkins St property is $405,000.
The property 905 Watkins St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19148.
Active Listing: 905 Watkins St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 905 Watkins 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), Southwark School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Eliza Butler Kirkbride School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Fanny Jackson Coppin School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), South Philadelphia High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Furness High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Creative and Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $6,254 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 29, 2021 for $375,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 905 Watkins St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 905 Watkins St is 1,772 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 905 Watkins St is 1920.
This home is located at 905 Watkins St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19148 in the Passayunk Square neighborhood. This 1,772 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $405,000.
Between May and June 2025, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 36.5%. Listings spent 90 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $292,873 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.