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  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,992 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 2 hours ago
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This spacious West Oak Lane townhome presents a rare opportunity to build equity through renovation and some repair in today's competitive market. Featuring a patio, a generous living space, and solid architectural details, the home is ready for a new owner's vision and updates. The main level offers a bright Living Room highlighted by a large bay window, a vented gas fireplace, and parquet hardwood flooring that flows into the formal Dining Room. The home features an accessibility elevator that provides convenient access from the lower level to the first floor. Upstairs, the second floor includes a spacious four-piece bathroom with both a separate shower and soaking tub. There are 3 spacious rooms on the second floor. The finished lower level features glass block windows that allow abundant natural light into the Family Room, along with a second gas fireplace for added comfort during the colder months and a full, accessible bathroom. Showings to begin 6/26/26 The property is being sold AS-IS and will require repairs and renovations; it is priced accordingly. This is an excellent opportunity for investors, renovators, or owner-occupants looking to customize a home to their own tastes while adding value.

Full Property Details for 1983 Sterling St

General

  • Price: $169,900
  • Taxes: $2,826 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2637354
  • Updated: Today (6/19/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Dining Area, Elevator, Kitchen - Galley, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace(s): Brick, Double Sided, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Stove
  • Flooring: Wood, Fully Carpeted

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

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)

Parking

  • Parking Type: Driveway

Location

  • Area: 19138 (19138)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: WEST OAK LANE
  • Cross Streets: 19Th
  • Driving Directions: Cheltenham Avenue to 19th Street to right on Sterling Street
  • Location Details: Urban

School Information

  • School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Entrance: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Full, Outside Entrance
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Flat
  • Windows: Bay/Bow
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,992
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 1,992 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,332 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 660 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,295
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 19.00 x 70.00
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Lot Description: Front Yard

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $127.55
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $1,582
  • City/TownTax: $1,243
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $201,900
  • Tax Amount: $2,826
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1332

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 256

Listed by Realty Mark Associates, Lacenia Bridges

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  • Lacenia Bridges

    Realty Mark Associates

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Schools serving 1983 Sterling St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Rowen William School
6841 North 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19126
K-50.6 mi
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School
1701 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126
6-81.1 mi
King Martin Luther High School
6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138
9-121.1 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 1983 Sterling St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/19/2026
Listed
$169,900
38.13%
MLS
7/25/2009
Sold
$123,000
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Tax History for 1983 Sterling St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,426
—
$201,900
—
2024
$1,426
10%
$201,900
17%
2023
$1,291
11%
$172,200
100%
2021
$1,167
-10%
-100%
2023
$1,291
-28%
$127,200
-1%
2020
$1,797
-4%
$128,400
-4%
2019
$1,877
16%
$134,100
16%
2018
$1,614
—
$115,300
—
2017
$1,614
35%
$115,300
—
2016
$1,194
-23%
$115,300
—
2015
$1,545
—
$115,300
—
2014
$1,545
6%
$115,300
677%
2013
$1,451
—
$14,848
—
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1983 Sterling Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138 (MLS# PAPH2637354) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1983 Sterling Street is currently listed for $169,900 and was received on June 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 1983 Sterling 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.

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