Date
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Price
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Source
3/28/2026
Listed
$279,000
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Property Description
Welcome to 1653 W Mentor St - a beautifully updated corner property offering space, functionality, and rare outdoor value. This 3-bedroom, 2 full bath home features a fully finished basement providing flexible living or entertaining space. The main level includes an updated kitchen and bathrooms, along with beautiful hardwood floors, while the upper level offers comfortable bedrooms with great natural light. What truly sets this property apart is the included side lot of over 1,400 square feet-a rare find in the city. Fully enclosed with electric fencing, this expansive space offers secure off-street parking for up to 6 vehicles, ideal for entertaining or multiple drivers. Access is seamless with a remote-controlled entry from Windrim Ave, as well as a convenient pedestrian entrance from the Mentor St side. A private walkway between the home and lot allows for easy everyday access. Additional features include a Brinks security system with cameras. Ideally located between N 16th St and N Park Ave, and close to major transportation including the Broad Street Line, SEPTA bus routes, and regional rail at Fern Rock Transportation Center and Wayne Junction Station. A great opportunity to own a move-in ready home with exceptional outdoor space and parking-schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1653 W Mentor St
General
- Price: $279,000
- Taxes: $1,585 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2599122
- Updated: 3/28/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Rooms/Areas: Bedroom 1
- Interior Features: Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Galley, Wood Floors
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector, Security Gate
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Secure Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Secure Parking, Private, Fenced, Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Parking Lot
Location
- Area: 19141 (19141)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: LOGAN
- Cross Streets: N 16th Street
- Driving Directions: From N 16th St, turn onto W Mentor St – property is mid-block
- Location Details: Corner Lot/Unit
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: No Septic System
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Rear Entrance, Windows
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Flat
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,540
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,540 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,040 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 500 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Very Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed, Other
Lot Features
- Property View: City
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,468
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: Triangle- RM1 Frontage: 55:00 Depth: 76:00
- Street/Road Desc.: Access - Above Grade, Concrete
- Zoning: RM1
- Lot Description: Corner, Level, Private
- Fencing (Description): Fully, Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $268.27
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $888
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $113,300
- Tax Amount: $1,585
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: washer, dryer, refrigerator, electric fireplace
- Inclusions: storage shed, light fixtures, ceiling fans, brinks security system
- Lot Number: 109
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Schools
Schools serving 1653 W Mentor St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Logan James School 1700 Lindley Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School 430 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144 | 6-8 | 1.9 mi |
King Martin Luther High School 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 | 9-12 | 2.1 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 1653 W Mentor St
Tax History
Tax History for 1653 W Mentor St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$186
—
$113,300
—
2024
$186
100%
$113,300
50%
2023
100%
$75,400
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2022
-100%
$75,400
100%
2018
$588
4%
-100%
2020
$563
-4%
$40,200
-4%
2019
$588
-20%
$42,000
-20%
2018
$736
—
$52,600
—
2017
$736
133%
$52,600
—
2016
$316
-55%
$52,600
—
2015
$705
—
$52,600
—
2014
$705
-13%
$52,600
532%
2013
$813
—
$8,320
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1653 W Mentor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141 (MLS# PAPH2599122) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1653 W Mentor Street is currently listed for $279,000 and was received on March 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 1653 W Mentor Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.