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Property Description
Grand opportunity for this 2 story end of brick row, property consists of a two-unit, duplex-style residential structure built around 1920. Each unit features living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 bedroom and 1 bath, with approximately a total of 1,326 square feet of interior gross living space for the entire building. Full unfinished basement, fenced in rear and plenty of on street parking. Conveniently to local shopping public trans with a short dive to major roadways.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1018 S 53rd St
General
- Price: $114,900
- Taxes: $2,383 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2618948
- Updated: 6/12/2026
- Added to Site: 50 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19143 (19143)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Driving Directions: Pentridge St & 53rd St
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Block, Other
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,326
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,326 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,326 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,224
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 17.00 x 72.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $86.65
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,334
- City/TownTax: $1,048
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $170,300
- Tax Amount: $2,383
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1326
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Bank-owned: Yes
- Lot Number: 257
Listed by Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy, Mary Jo Potts
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Schools
Schools serving 1018 S 53rd St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Harrington Avery D School 5300-34 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Sayre William L Middle School 5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1018 S 53rd St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/12/2026
Price Reduced
$114,900
-17.87%
MLS
5/08/2026
Listed
$139,900
70.61%
MLS
2/21/2020
Sold
$82,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1018 S 53rd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,384
—
$170,300
—
2024
$2,384
143%
$170,300
100%
2021
$981
-42%
-100%
2023
$1,706
74%
$121,900
74%
2020
$981
15%
$70,100
15%
2019
$855
-21%
$61,100
-21%
2018
$1,086
—
$77,600
—
2017
$1,086
—
$77,600
—
2016
$1,086
4%
$77,600
—
2015
$1,040
—
$77,600
—
2014
$1,040
5%
$77,600
663%
2013
$994
—
$10,176
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 1018 S 53rd St
1018 S 53rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2618948) is a Townhouse property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1018 S 53rd Street is currently listed for $114,900 and was received on May 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 1018 S 53rd Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

