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Property Description
Investor special in the heart of West Philadelphia! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath interior rowhome offers a classic Philadelphia layout, spacious rooms, and a large front porch perfect for relaxing or adding curb appeal. The property is ready for a full renovation, making it an ideal opportunity for investors, flippers, or savvy buyers looking to design their next project from the ground up. With strong upside potential and solid bones, this home is a blank canvas waiting for the right vision. Conveniently located near public transportation, local shops, and neighborhood amenities. Sold as-is. Bring your contractor and your imagination!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12 S 53rd St
General
- Price: $109,000
- Taxes: $2,186 (2025)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2595338
- Updated: 3/20/2026
- Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19139 (19139)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: WEST PHILADELPHIA
- Driving Directions: GPS
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories Description: Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,280
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,280 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,280 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,175
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 73.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $85.16
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,224
- City/TownTax: $962
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $156,200
- Tax Amount: $2,186
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1280
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 63
Listed by KW Empower, Eric Land
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Schools
Schools serving 12 S 53rd St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sayre William L Middle School 5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | 9-12 | 0.6 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 12 S 53rd St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/17/2026
Listed
$109,000
—
MLS
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 12 S 53rd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$787
—
$156,200
—
2024
$787
19%
$156,200
23%
2023
$662
—
$127,300
55%
2023
$662
-34%
$82,300
100%
2018
$1,002
-4%
-100%
2020
$1,040
4%
$74,300
4%
2019
$1,002
-1%
$71,600
-1%
2018
$1,012
—
$72,300
—
2017
$1,012
71%
$72,300
—
2016
$592
-39%
$72,300
—
2015
$969
—
$72,300
—
2014
$969
16%
$72,300
743%
2013
$838
—
$8,576
—
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 12 S 53rd St
12 S 53rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 (MLS# PAPH2595338) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 12 S 53rd Street is currently listed for $109,000 and was received on March 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 12 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.

