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Property Description
Spacious and updated 4-bedroom home with rare private 2-car off-street parking in the heart of Manayunk-just one block from Main Street and directly across from Pretzel Park, featuring a playground and dog park. This charming home offers a blend of original character and modern updates, including refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a bright, open living and dining area. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and opens to a private covered back porch overlooking the park-perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The renovated bathroom includes a double vessel sink, granite vanity, and tile flooring. With four comfortable bedrooms and unbeatable walkability to shops, restaurants, and the train station, this home checks every box.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 157 Cotton St
General
- Price: $320,000
- Taxes: $4,399 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2524138
- Updated: 1/15/2026
- Added to Site: 166 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 4
Parking
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Detached Carport, Driveway
Location
- Area: 19127 (19127)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: MANAYUNK
- Driving Directions: south on cotton
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,440
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,440 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,440 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 898
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 59.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $222.22
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,463
- City/TownTax: $1,935
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $314,300
- Tax Amount: $4,399
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1440
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 114
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Adam Finestone
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Schools
Schools serving 157 Cotton St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Dobson James School 4667 Umbria Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 | K-8 | 0.6 mi |
Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | 9-11 | 0.8 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 157 Cotton St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/14/2025
Price Reduced
$320,000
-8.31%
MLS
8/05/2025
Listed
$349,000
32.7%
MLS
7/21/2015
Sold
$263,000
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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 157 Cotton St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,000
—
$314,300
—
2024
$3,000
-15%
$314,300
100%
2021
$3,536
31%
-100%
2023
$2,692
-24%
$272,300
8%
2020
$3,536
2%
$252,600
2%
2019
$3,476
14%
$248,300
14%
2018
$3,050
—
$217,900
—
2017
$3,050
—
$217,900
—
2016
$3,050
4%
$217,900
—
2015
$2,920
—
$217,900
—
2014
$2,920
123%
$217,900
1525%
2013
$1,310
—
$13,408
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 157 Cotton St
157 Cotton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 (MLS# PAPH2524138) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 157 Cotton Street is currently listed for $320,000 and was received on August 05, 2025. Want to learn more about 157 Cotton 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.

