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Property Description
Main block full rehab with pending tax abatement in a booming neighborhood. The approved zoning and approved architectural plans will be included in the sale. Construction to include underpin basement, full framing of 2nd floor master suite, walk in closet and fantastic master bath. A second large rear bedroom with full bath completes this huge space accessible from exquisite metal stairs with wood overlay and exposed brick wall the entire length from 1st to 2nd floor. The 1st floor will include a powder room , large living and dining room with high ceilings and a opportunity to create a chef's kitchen as well as an oversized laundry room. The basement has plans for underpinning and a finished EIGHT foot floor to ceiling height. Plans have allowed for a basement bedroom, 2nd living room , mechanical full bath with front egress window well. This is an opportunity to bring your contractor, design your own home the way you want it. The rear yard has ample space with an opportunity to design a wall unit with waterfall/hardscape, planters! the sky's the limit. An opportunity to utilize current General Contractor who has experience in pick your finishes projects may be an option for the new home buyer Or invest, build and sell/rent option for the savy investor.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1239 S 21st St
General
- Price: $249,900
- Taxes: $3,041 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2637248
- Updated: Today (6/15/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19146 (19146)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: POINT BREEZE
- Driving Directions: washington ave, 21st street south
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: None
- Water Heater: None
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Interior Access
- Foundation: Block
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,164
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,164 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,164 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1923
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 900
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 60.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $214.69
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,703
- City/TownTax: $1,338
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $217,300
- Tax Amount: $3,041
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1164
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Approved zoning and building plans
- Lot Number: 487
Listed by Homestarr Realty, Charles Murphy
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Schools
Schools serving 1239 S 21st St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Edwin M Stanton School 1700 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
South Philadelphia High School 2101 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 | 9-12 | 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 1239 S 21st St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/15/2026
Listed
$249,900
45.29%
MLS
10/10/2025
Sold
$172,000
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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 1239 S 21st St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,642
—
$217,300
—
2024
$1,642
2%
$217,300
11%
2023
$1,611
335%
$195,100
100%
2021
$370
-77%
-100%
2023
$1,611
2%
$150,100
33%
2020
$1,580
7%
$112,900
8%
2019
$1,470
39%
$105,000
39%
2018
$1,055
—
$75,400
—
2017
$1,055
66%
$75,400
—
2016
$636
-18%
$75,400
31%
2015
$772
—
$57,600
—
2014
$772
37%
$57,600
900%
2013
$563
—
$5,760
—
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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1239 S 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (MLS# PAPH2637248) is a Townhouse property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 1239 S 21st Street is currently listed for $249,900 and was received on June 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 1239 S 21st Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
