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Property Description
PRICE REDUCTION: This charming end-of-row townhouse in the heart of the Temple University neighborhood, fully renovated in 2025. This 1920s home offers an open floor plan that flows effortlessly between living and entertaining spaces, finished with luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. The kitchen comes equipped with a built-in range, refrigerator, and disposal. Ready for move-in from day one! Two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom offer comfortable, functional living, while the unfinished basement provides flexible space for a home gym, workshop, or extra storage. Outside, enjoy updated lighting and well-maintained sidewalks in a walkable, well-connected neighborhood close to parks and public transportation. Whether you're looking for a home in one of the city's most dynamic areas or an investment property with strong rental potential, this location delivers. Its proximity to Temple University makes it a prime candidate for student rental income, offering steady demand and long-term value in a growing corridor. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of this thriving neighborhood. Whether as a home, or as an investment!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1519 W Thompson St
General
- Price: $230,000
- Taxes: $1,973 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2667496
- Updated: 9/22/2026
- Added to Site: 51 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Floor Plan - Open
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19121 (19121)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
- Driving Directions: Going North on 16th Street, take a right onto Thompson Street. The house will be on your left towards the end of the block. There is an empty lot on the right side of the property.
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Built-Up
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Windows: Vinyl Clad
- Doors: Insulated, Storm
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 864
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 864 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 864 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Features
- Property View: Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.01
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 600
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 12.00 x 50.00
- Zoning: RSA5
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $266.2
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,105
- City/TownTax: $868
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $141,000
- Tax Amount: $1,973
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 864
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: All Appliances
- Lot Number: 214
Listed by Lime House, Jack Talhelm
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Schools
Schools serving 1519 W Thompson St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Meade Gen George C School 1600 North 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
Franklin Benjamin High School 550 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 | 12-11 | 0.7 mi |
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School 2300 Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 | 12- | 0.7 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 1519 W Thompson St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/22/2026
Price Reduced
$230,000
-4.17%
MLS
9/04/2026
Listed
$240,000
100%
MLS
8/20/2025
Sold
$120,000
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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 1519 W Thompson St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$2,273
—
$141,000
-13%
2025
$2,273
160%
$162,400
—
2024
$873
-12%
$162,400
7%
2023
$995
52%
$151,100
100%
2021
$654
-34%
-100%
2023
$995
-23%
$106,100
16%
2020
$1,284
3%
$91,700
3%
2019
$1,242
54%
$88,700
53%
2018
$809
—
$57,800
—
2017
$809
108%
$57,800
—
2016
$389
-51%
$57,800
-2%
2015
$788
—
$58,800
—
2014
$788
-16%
$58,800
510%
2013
$941
—
$9,632
—
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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1519 W Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 (MLS# PAPH2667496) is a Townhouse property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1519 W Thompson Street is currently listed for $230,000 and was received on September 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 1519 W Thompson 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.

