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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 864 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 10 hours ago
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Welcome to your new light-filled brick rowhome. Inside, the main level unfolds with smooth, continuous wood-laminate flooring, warm neutral paint, and an open layout tailored for easy living. The open kitchen features gas cooking and white cabinetry. Upstairs, generous bedrooms offer quiet retreats complete with rich flooring and substantial closet space, all anchored by a full bathroom outfitted with a clean vanity and full tub surround. Tucked away on a quiet North Philly block, this address places you merely one block from Broad Street's central transit options and a short stroll from world-class live entertainment at the historic MET. For those buying their first home, this move-in-ready layout, updated finishes, and easy access to Broad Street make settling in simple from day one.

Full Property Details for 1523 W Thompson St

General

  • Price: $204,890
  • Taxes: $2,306 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2673232
  • Updated: 9/23/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2

Additional Information

  • Security/Safety: Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Parking Type: None

Location

  • Area: 19121 (19121)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: FAIRMOUNT
  • Driving Directions: From I-76 in Philadelphia, take exit 343 for Spring Garden St, head east, turn left on N 16th St, and left on W Thompson St. Home is on your right.

School Information

  • School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
  • Elementary School: Laura W. Waring School
  • Middle School: Laura W. Waring
  • High School: Robert Vaux

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size/Weight Restriction

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: End of Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • 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

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.01
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 600
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 12.00 x 50.00
  • Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $237.14
  • School Tax: $1,291
  • City/TownTax: $1,015
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $164,800
  • Tax Amount: $2,306
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 864

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: All personal property
  • Inclusions: All fixtures and fittings attached to the Property
  • Lot Number: 216

Listed by Houwzer, LLC, Patricia M Gesswein

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  • Patricia M Gesswein

    Houwzer, LLC

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Schools serving 1523 W Thompson St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Meade Gen George C School
1600 North 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121
K-80.4 mi
Franklin Benjamin High School
550 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
12-110.7 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 1523 W Thompson St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/23/2026
Listed
$204,890
13.83%
MLS
7/19/2022
Sold
$180,000
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Tax History for 1523 W Thompson St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$3,735
—
$164,800
-38%
2025
$3,735
—
$266,800
—
2024
$3,735
-4%
$266,800
-4%
2023
$3,894
723%
$278,200
100%
2021
$473
-85%
-100%
2023
$3,150
50%
$278,200
85%
2020
$2,102
69%
$150,200
69%
2019
$1,242
54%
$88,700
53%
2018
$809
—
$57,800
—
2017
$809
—
$57,800
—
2016
$809
3%
$57,800
-2%
2015
$788
—
$58,800
—
2014
$788
-16%
$58,800
510%
2013
$941
—
$9,632
—
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1523 W Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 (MLS# PAPH2673232) is a Townhouse property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1523 W Thompson Street is currently listed for $204,890 and was received on September 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1523 W Thompson 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.

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