1523 S 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 - Photo 1

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$365,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,440 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Looking for that perfect mix of historical charm and modern convenience? Welcome to sunny and spacious living in the heart of South Philly at 1523 s 16th street! Enjoy the best Newbold has to offer in this bright, move-in ready 3 bed, 1.5 bath home. At 16 ft wide, this freshly painted beauty boasts a charming entry vestibule, exposed brick, high ceilings, and decorative trim details. The expansive first floor has plenty of room for separate living and dining areas, while still allowing for clear sight lines and abundant natural light to flow through all spaces. Set the table to 8! This stunning home has tons of room to entertain. The cheery kitchen features chef grade stainless steel counter tops, 2 large windows, an island for extra prep and is open to the dining room. Past the kitchen is a first floor laundry room (great for overflow storage as well) and a convenient half bathroom. Out back, you'll find an oversized patio (complete with mature plantings), a perfect spot for your next backyard gathering. Upstairs the tall ceilings and warm original wood floors continue through 3 spacious, sun-drenched bedrooms.The well-sized, full bathroom is also on this level and features classic white subway tile walls and a bathtub. The unfinished basement allows for plenty of storage and hobby space. This gem of a home is located just a 5 minute walk from the Tasker/Morris stop on the Broad street line and is perfectly situated in trendy Newbold- where cafes, coffee shops and restaurants are within blocks (Hive, Ultimo, Batter & Crumbs Vegan Bakery & South Philly Tap Room). Enjoy the walkability and bike-ability to Center City and buzzy East Passyunk, as well as FDR park and the sports complex. Move right in to 1523 s 16th street and thrive in this well maintained home for years to come.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1523 S 16th St

General

Sold For: $365,000
Taxes: $5,032 (2026)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2545712
Added to Site: 103 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 6
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: 19146 (19146)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA
Subdivision: NEWBOLD
Cross Streets: Tasker
Driving Directions: On 16th between Dickinson and Tasker streets

School Information

School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Straight Thru
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Flat
Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,440
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,440 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,440 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1925
Year Built Source: Estimated

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,088
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 68.00
Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $253.47
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $2,818
City/TownTax: $2,214
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $359,500
Tax Amount: $5,032
Tax Year: 2026
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1440

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Mirror in the downstairs half bathroom
Inclusions: washer, dryer, refrigerator, kitchen island
Lot Number: 190

Listed by Elfant Wissahickon Realtors, Rachel F Shaw
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Ashley Miele

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Schools

Schools serving 1523 S 16th St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Childs George W School 1599 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146	K-8	0.2 mi
South Philadelphia High School 2101 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148	9-12	0.6 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 1523 S 16th St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/21/2025

Sold

$365,000

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MLS

10/07/2025

Listed

$365,000

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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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1523 S 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (MLS# PAPH2545712) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $365,000 on November 21, 2025. Want to learn more about 1523 S 16th 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.

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