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Property Description
There are houses that check boxes, and then there are houses that feel like they were built for the way you actually live. This 2024-built Pennsport row home falls firmly into the second category. From the street, those soaring windows hint at what's inside. Step through the front door and you're greeted by a dramatic three-story foyer, setting the tone for the whole home-bright, open, welcoming. Head up to the second floor, and you'll find the heart of the house: living, dining, and kitchen all flowing together in a way that feels effortless. It's a space that works for weekday dinners, Sunday brunches, or a quiet night at home. The kitchen is outfitted with Bosch appliances and plenty of prep space, ready for whatever you're cooking up. With four bedrooms and four full baths, flexibility is the name of the game. Need a home office? Done. Hosting friends or family? Easy. There's room to spread out without sacrificing comfort. And when you want a little escape, head up to the rooftop deck. Morning coffee as the city wakes up, summer evenings with friends, a little green oasis of container plants are all available, along with a fantastic view of the city skyline. And yes, there's a two-car garage-something that feels more like treasure than convenience in this part of the city. The basement is finished, with tall ceilings, a Jack and Jill bathroom and a cozy, window lit bedroom made to be perfect space for sleep overs. Living here means more than just the house. Pennsport is one of South Philly's most beloved neighborhoods for a reason. Dickinson Square Park is just a few blocks away, there are coffee shops where the barista will know your order by week two, and restaurants you'll still be discovering years from now. It's walkable, it's neighborly, and it has that spark of energy that makes city living so good. I-95 is right there when you need to get out of town, and Center City is a quick ride north.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1638 S 2nd St
General
- Sold For: $760,000
- Taxes: $2,309 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2523864
- Added to Site: 240 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Upper - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Covered Parking, Built In
Location
- Area: 19106 (19106)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: PENNSPORT
- Cross Streets: Morris St
- Driving Directions: Morris St to S 2nd St
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,655
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,655 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,655 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2024
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,050
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 19.00 x 47.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $300.94
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,293
- City/TownTax: $1,016
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $165,000
- Tax Amount: $2,309
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2655
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: All appliances
- Lot Number: 34
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Joseph T Morrison
Sold by KW Empower, Marc Bennett and KW Empower, Noah S Ostroff
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Schools
Schools serving 1638 S 2nd St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Vare-Washington Elementary School 1198 South 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
Furness Horace High School 1900 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 | 9-12 | 0.2 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 1638 S 2nd St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/05/2026
Sold
$760,000
-4.88%
MLS
1/10/2026
Price Reduced
$799,000
-3.15%
MLS
10/22/2025
Price Reduced
$825,000
-7.09%
MLS
9/29/2025
Listed
$888,000
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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.
1638 S 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (MLS# PAPH2523864) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $760,000 on May 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 1638 S 2nd 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.

