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Property Description
Welcome to 1938 Federal Street, a stunningly renovated home in the heart of Point Breeze that offers space, style, and an unparalleled city living experience. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a massive oversized lot, this property stands out as one of the widest and deepest in the neighborhood, providing a rare and expansive backyard-perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying your own private outdoor retreat. Step inside and you'll immediately notice the gleaming hardwood floors that flow throughout the home and the expansive open-concept living and dining area, designed for both comfort and entertaining. A convenient first-floor powder room adds practicality for guests, while the beautiful galley-style kitchen offers modern cabinetry, sleek countertops, and updated appliances-ideal for any home chef. The finished basement, complete with durable tile flooring, provides a perfect flex space for a media room, gym, or additional lounge area. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with plenty of natural light. A bonus office/flex room on the second floor (not counted in the official bedroom total) makes an ideal home office, nursery, or creative space. Additional conveniences include second-floor laundry, saving you trips up and down the stairs. Head to the roof deck and take in unobstructed, sweeping skyline views that are nothing short of breathtaking-a true highlight of this home. Fully renovated in 2016, this home combines modern finishes with thoughtful design, making it move-in ready. With its huge lot, big backyard, flexible floor plan, and unbeatable roof deck views, 1938 Federal Street is a rare find in Point Breeze.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1938 Federal St
General
- Sold For: $551,256
- Taxes: $3,547 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2543656
- Added to Site: 108 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Den, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper 2
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
- Den: Yes
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Upper 1
- Utility Room: Utility Room, Lower 1
- Storage: Storage Room, Lower 1
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Roof Deck
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19146 (19146)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: Philadelphia
- Development Name: Point Breeze
- Subdivision: Point Breeze
- Driving Directions: GPS
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 Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Mixed
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,630
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,630 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,130 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,357
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 18.00 x 75.00
- Zoning: CMX2
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $244.08
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,986
- City/TownTax: $1,560
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $253,440
- Tax Amount: $3,547
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2130
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Washer, dryer, refrigerator
- Lot Number: 297
Listed by KW Empower, Michael Faber
Sold by OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia, Gregg Kravitz
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Schools
Schools serving 1938 Federal St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Edwin M Stanton School 1700 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
South Philadelphia High School 2101 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 | 9-12 | 1 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 1938 Federal St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/10/2025
Sold
$551,256
6.03%
MLS
10/02/2025
Listed
$519,900
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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.
1938 Federal Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (MLS# PAPH2543656) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $551,256 on November 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 1938 Federal 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.

