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Property Description
Fire damaged property in need of full renovation
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1553 N Alden St
General
- Price: $38,000
- Taxes: $1,695 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2572796
- Updated: 1/14/2026
- Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19131 (19131)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Driving Directions: Please use GPS for the most accurate directions.
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Block, Other
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,350
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,350 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,350 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1928
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,125
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 75.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $28.15
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $949
- City/TownTax: $745
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $121,100
- Tax Amount: $1,695
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1350
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Bank-owned: Yes
- Lot Number: 112
Listed by Genstone Realty, Christopher B Nelson
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Schools
Schools serving 1553 N Alden St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Heston Edward School 1621 North 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | K-6 | 0.4 mi |
Overbrook High School, Philadelphia, PA 5898 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | 9-12 | 0.4 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 1553 N Alden St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/08/2026
Listed
$38,000
-55.29%
MLS
7/14/2022
Sold
$85,000
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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 1553 N Alden St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,695
475%
$121,100
—
2024
$295
8%
$121,100
22%
2023
$272
—
$99,400
100%
2021
$273
—
-100%
2023
$272
-70%
$54,400
-16%
2020
$903
4%
$64,500
4%
2019
$869
-10%
$62,100
-10%
2018
$970
—
$69,300
—
2017
$970
76%
$69,300
—
2016
$550
-37%
$69,300
7%
2015
$867
—
$64,700
—
2014
$867
18%
$64,700
764%
2013
$732
—
$7,488
—
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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1553 N Alden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131 (MLS# PAPH2572796) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1553 N Alden Street is currently listed for $38,000 and was received on January 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 1553 N Alden 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.

