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Property Description
Welcome to 1539 South street, the duplex in one of Philadelphia's most coveted neighborhoods! Live in one unit and rent the other to offset your mortgage, or rent both for a fantastic investment opportunity. This amazing property features: 1 Bedroom and 2-bedroom units with Modern updated kitchens, bathrooms and high-end finishes throughout, in-unit laundry in both units, central air/heat, and all separately metered for a clean, hassle-free investor setup. The first-floor unit spreads across two levels with bedrooms on separate floors for maximum privacy, a spiral staircase to a kitchen with additional living room and a fully finished lower level. The upper unit is a showstopper - ideal as an owner's unit - with two bedrooms, 2 full baths, stunning split-level living room design with tons of natural light and a private deck overlooking the Philadelphia skyline. Steps from the restaurants, cafes, and green space of Graduate Hospital and a short walk to Rittenhouse Square, Penn, CHOP, and Jefferson, this location is a dream for healthcare and university professionals and anyone wanting easy access to all Center City has to offer. Graduate Hospital commands strong rents and near-zero vacancy, and we're delivering this one empty for maximum flexibility. Schedule your showing Today.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1539 South St
General
- Price: $845,000
- Taxes: $7,702 (2020)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2625880
- Updated: 6/12/2026
- Added to Site: 43 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease Info: Gross
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19146 (19146)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: GRADUATE HOSPITAL
- Driving Directions: 1539 South street using GPS from the phone
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Square Feet: 2,084
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,084 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,084 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1915
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 871
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: CMX2
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $405.47
- Assessment Year: 2020
- School Tax: $4,226
- City/TownTax: $3,476
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $550,200
- Tax Amount: $7,702
- Tax Year: 2020
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 241
Listed by Keller Williams Realty, Andrew F Cheng
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Schools
Schools serving 1539 South St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Greenfield Albert M School 2200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | K-8 | 0.7 mi |
Franklin Benjamin High School 550 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 | 12-11 | 1.4 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 1539 South St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/01/2026
Listed
$845,000
22.91%
MLS
11/18/2019
Sold
$687,500
—
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 1539 South St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,435
—
$702,600
—
2024
$8,435
15%
$702,600
16%
2023
$7,346
4%
$604,800
100%
2021
$7,072
-4%
-100%
2023
$7,346
-5%
$559,800
2%
2020
$7,702
-32%
$550,200
-32%
2019
$11,292
155%
$806,700
155%
2018
$4,432
—
$316,600
—
2017
$4,432
7%
$316,600
—
2016
$4,150
-2%
$316,600
—
2015
$4,242
—
$316,600
—
2014
$4,242
81%
$316,600
1223%
2013
$2,339
—
$23,936
—
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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1539 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (MLS# PAPH2625880) is a Townhouse property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 1539 South Street is currently listed for $845,000 and was received on June 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 1539 South 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.

