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208 S 53RD STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139

PHILADELPHIA County

Key Facts

5Beds
1,536Sq Ft
1925Year Built
0.03Lot (acres)

Description

Spacious twin duplex multi-family located just minutes from University City. This well maintained property features large units with generous room sizes and separate utilities, making it ideal for both investors and owner occupants. Property includes a full unfinished basement with excellent potential for additional living space or possible 3rd unit conversion (buyer will be responsible for verifying zoning and approval) conveniently located near universities, hospitals, transportation, shopping and dining. Strong rental potential in a highly desirable area with continued growth and development property to be sold in as is condition building will be vacant at time of closing. The basement entrance is in the rear of the property. 24 hour notice for showing.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential Income

Sub-Type

Duplex

Structure Type

House

Year Built

1925

Living Area

1,536 sq ft

Lot Size

0.03 acres

Lot Dimensions

19.00 x 80.00

Zoning

RM1

Days on Market

16

MLS® Listing#

PAPH2627128

Property Features

Appliances

Gas Water Heater

Cooling

None

Heating

Natural GasHot Water

Pool

None

Parking

On Street

Foundation

Other

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Schools

District:
PHILADELPHIA CITY

Financial Details

Annual Taxes

$3,054

Tax year 2025

Assessed Value

$218,200

Parcel Number

603126200

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Affordability Calculator

$31,980

Estimated monthly payment

$851/mo

Principal $127,920 · Est. interest $178,460 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in PHILADELPHIA, PA

$302,941
Median Listing Price
74
Median Days on Market
1,330
Median Sq Ft
$201
Median Price / Sq Ft
5,845
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 47% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 48% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Location

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Points of Interest in PHILADELPHIA, PA

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Nearby Schools

  • Young with Options Academic Center

    School · 0.2 mi away

  • Holmes School

    School · 0.2 mi away

  • Samuel B Huey Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.2 mi away

  • West Philadelphia Cooperative School

    School · 0.3 mi away

  • Birds of A Feather Junior Academy

    Elementary · 0.3 mi away

  • Thinking Out of the Box

    School · 0.4 mi away

  • Andrew Hamilton School

    Elementary · 0.4 mi away

  • The Workshop School

    Secondary · 0.5 mi away

  • Sayre High School

    Secondary · 0.6 mi away

  • Mill Creek School

    School · 0.6 mi away

  • New Testament Church of Christ

    School · 0.6 mi away

  • Henry C. Lea Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.7 mi away

  • Universal Daroff Charter School

    School · 0.7 mi away

  • Avery D. Harrington School

    Elementary · 0.7 mi away

  • Sanctuary Church of the Open Door

    School · 0.7 mi away

  • Mastery CS-Harrity Campus

    Elementary · 0.7 mi away

  • John Barry Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.8 mi away

  • Philadelphia Christian Academy

    School · 0.8 mi away

  • Middle Years Alternative

    Secondary · 0.8 mi away

  • Parkway West High School

    Secondary · 0.8 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Mango & August Inc - 2157271565

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