1259 S Saint Bernard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 - Photo 1

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$85,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
719 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Best and final offers by 5PM tomorrow 9/16/25. Amazing opportunity in the heart of Southwest Philadelphia! 1259 S. Bernard Street is a classic 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath rowhome on a 719 sq. ft. lot with 944 sq. ft. of interior space, offering the perfect canvas for renovation or investment. Whether you're an experienced investor, first-time rehabber, or a buyer looking to create a custom home, this property is priced and positioned for strong upside. The home requires renovations and is being sold strictly as-is, making it ideal for those with vision and a contractor by their side. Conveniently located near Clark Park, Baltimore Avenue, multiple trolley lines, Regional Rail, and just minutes from the University of Pennsylvania, Schuylkill Expressway, and South Philly via Grays Ferry Avenue-plus only one block from Kingsessing Recreation Center.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1259 S St Bernard St

General

Sold For: $85,000
Taxes: $1,654 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2537296
Added to Site: 129 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Main & Up: 3

Parking

Parking Type: None

Location

Area: 19143 (19143)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA
Subdivision: SOUTHWEST SCHUYLKILL
Driving Directions: 1200 Block of S Saint Bernard St.

School Information

School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Straight Thru
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Foundation: Stone
Stories Description: Main
Square Feet: 719
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 719 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 719 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1940
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 719
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 14.00 x 51.00
Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $132.13
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $926
City/TownTax: $727
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $118,200
Tax Amount: $1,654
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 944

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 186

Listed and Sold by KW Empower, Michael A. Becker

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Schools

Schools serving 1259 S St Bernard St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Comegys Benjamin B School 5100 Greenway Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143	K-8	0.1 mi
Bartram John - Main 2401 South 67th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19142	9-12	1.7 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1259 S St Bernard St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/05/2025

Sold

$85,000

-10.53%

MLS

9/12/2025

Listed

$95,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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1259 S St Bernard St Philadelphia, PA 19143