1509 Emily Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 - Photo 1

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$275,500

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
720 Sq. Ft.
Updated 6 hours ago

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Property Description

Welcome to 1509 Emily Street - a meticulously maintained, beautiful, cozy home in South Philly's superb Newbold neighborhood! Situated just steps away from East and West Passyunk Avenue's shops and restaurants, this two bedroom, one bathroom rowhome offers incredible convenience and location. The classic brick facade faces south and welcomes gorgeous natural light through the newer replacement windows. The first floor features an open floor plan, accented by hardwood floors throughout, offering plenty of possibilities for your living room and dining room furnishings. The newly renovated, gorgeous kitchen has been updated with lovely, timeless tile backsplash and stone counter selections. Stainless appliances include a gas range, dishwasher and refrigerator - and a water filtration system conveniently delivers filtered water out of the cold tap. Upstairs, two bedrooms offer space and comfort. The primary bedroom easily accommodates a king bed, nightstands and armoire and the second bedroom can comfortably hold a full-sized bed, home office or nursery. The spotless full bathroom is conveniently located right at the top of the stairs and in close proximity to both bedrooms. Entertaining is easy with a wonderful rear patio - perfect for grilling, gardening and lounging. The large, dry basement offers worry-free storage and washer/dryer. With 6 years left on the roof warranty and the freshly replaced stucco on the exterior side wall, the value of this home is truly more than just it's aesthetic appeal! Located just a block away from Ultimo Coffee, Okie Doke Donuts, South Philly Tap Room, Second District Brewing and tons more...and importantly: the Broad Street Line too - so your commute to work or to the stadiums will be a breeze! A truly rare opportunity to move right in to a pristine, adorable home in South Philly's finest location.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1509 Emily St

General

Sold For: $275,500
Taxes: $3,429 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2596934
Added to Site: 51 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Basement, Laundry
Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Wood Floors
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Upper: 2

Exterior

Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)

Parking

Parking Type: None

Location

Area: 19145 (19145)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA
Subdivision: NEWBOLD
Cross Streets: 15th Street
Driving Directions: Between 16th and 15th Streets, one block north of Snyder Avenue.
Direction Faces: South

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Water Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available

Structural Information

Architectural Style: AirLite
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Foundation: Permanent
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 720
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 720 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 720 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1920
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Excellent

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.01
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 581
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 14.00 x 42.00
Zoning: RSA5
Lot Description: Rear Yard

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $375
Assessment Year: 2026
School Tax: $1,920
City/TownTax: $1,508
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $245,000
Tax Amount: $3,429
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 720

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Desk and shelving in middle bedroom.
Inclusions: washer, dryer, refrigerator, three air-conditioning window units - all in as-is condition
Lot Number: 86

Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Nancy S. Trachtenberg
Sold by KW Empower, Scott Sepkowicz

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Schools

Schools serving 1509 Emily St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Girard Stephen School 1800 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145	K-4	0.3 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 1509 Emily St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/19/2026

Sold

$275,500

2.04%

MLS

4/01/2026

Listed

$270,000

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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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