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Property Description
1630 Benson St is a single-family residential property currently configured as a prime duplex opportunity, featuring a total of 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in highly desirable Rhawnhurst. This versatile home offers incredible income potential for an investor or an owner-occupant looking to live in one unit and rent the other. The property is already set up with two gas meters, two heating systems, two electrical panels, two hot water heaters, and three separate exterior entrances, along with rear driveway parking for two cars. The main level includes a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, three generous bedrooms, and one full bath with strong bones ready for renovation to maximize value. The walk-out lower level functions as a second unit featuring one full bedroom with window, an additional private room, upgraded kitchen and bathroom, working heating system, and access from the common laundry/mechanical area. Conveniently located near shopping, public transportation, and major highways, this is a rare opportunity to own a flexible income-producing property in a fantastic location. Property will be ready for showings in 30 days-no exceptions. All inspections and due diligence will be the responsibility of the buyer. Property is being sold as-is only not repairs will be done. Professional photography will be completed prior to active showings to properly showcase the home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1630 Benson St
General
- Sold For: $315,000
- Taxes: $5,509 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2585002
- Added to Site: 40 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Additional Bedroom
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: See Remarks
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- Area: 19152 (19152)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: RHAWNHURST
- Cross Streets: Algon Ave
- Driving Directions: From center city Get on I-95 N from Market St, N Independence Mall E and Race St, Follow I-95 N. Take exit 32 from I-95 N, Take Holme Ave and Solly Ave to Benson St.
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: AirLite
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
- Foundation: Permanent
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main
- Square Feet: 2,288
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,288 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,288 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1960
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,521
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 31.00 x 114.00
- Zoning: RSA3
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $120.19
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $3,085
- City/TownTax: $2,424
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $393,600
- Tax Amount: $5,509
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2288
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 3078
Listed by Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown, Diana Rivera
Sold by Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Jurgen Aliaj
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Schools
Schools serving 1630 Benson St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Farrell Louis H School 8300 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19152 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Northeast High School 1601 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 1630 Benson St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/12/2026
Sold
$315,000
14.55%
MLS
2/26/2026
Listed
$275,000
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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.
1630 Benson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19152 (MLS# PAPH2585002) is a Single Family property that was sold at $315,000 on March 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 1630 Benson Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

