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Property Description
Back on the Market! Opportunity in Grays Ferry! This 2-bed, 2-bath single-family home at 1717 S Newkirk St is active again due to the previous buyer's financing falling through-don't miss your second chance! This property offers great potential for both owner-occupants and investors. Use a HomeStyle Renovation Loan or FHA 203(k) to transform this home into your vision. Located minutes from Center City, University City, I-76, I-95, and the Philadelphia Airport, with nearby access to public transportation, shopping centers, and major employers like Penn Medicine and CHOP. Enjoy close proximity to Philly's top landmarks including Rittenhouse Square and the Sports Complex. Sold AS IS, this is a great chance to build equity or invest in a rapidly growing area. Act fast-schedule your tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1717 S Newkirk St
General
- Sold For: $130,000
- Taxes: $2,054 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2490282
- Added to Site: 228 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Skylight(s)
- Appliances: Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminated
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: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper 1
- Primary Bedroom 2: Primary Bedroom, Unspecified
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
- Laundry: Basement
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19145 (19145)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: Philadelphia
- Development Name: Philadelphia (South)
- Subdivision: Philadelphia (South)
- Cross Streets: 28TH & MOORE
- Driving Directions: From Center City Philadelphia, take Broad Street south and turn right onto Washington Avenue. Continue west on Washington Avenue, then turn left onto 17th Street. Drive a few blocks and make a right onto Newkirk Street—the property will be on your left. The location offers quick access to I-76 and I-95, making travel throughout the city and surrounding areas convenient.
- Location Details: Urban
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
- Utility Description: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Straight Thru
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall, Paneled Walls, Wood Ceilings
- Windows: Skylights
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,344
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 896 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 896 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
- Unit Floor in Bldg.: 2
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Property View: City
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 865
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 53.00
- Zoning: RM1
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $167.3
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,150
- City/TownTax: $904
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $146,800
- Tax Amount: $2,054
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 896
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 42
Listed by Keller Williams Keystone Realty, Ben Fernandez
Sold by Mercury Real Estate Group, Jien Fung
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Schools
Schools serving 1717 S Newkirk St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
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 1717 S Newkirk St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/29/2025
Sold
$130,000
-13.28%
MLS
6/04/2025
Listed
$149,900
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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.
1717 S Newkirk Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 (MLS# PAPH2490282) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $130,000 on July 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 1717 S Newkirk 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.

