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$159,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 1,536 Sq. Ft.
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Spacious twin duplex multi-family located just minutes from University City. This well maintained property features large units with generous room sizes and separate utilities, making it ideal for both investors and owner occupants. Property includes a full unfinished basement with excellent potential for additional living space or possible 3rd unit conversion (buyer will be responsible for verifying zoning and approval) conveniently located near universities, hospitals, transportation, shopping and dining. Strong rental potential in a highly desirable area with continued growth and development property to be sold in as is condition building will be vacant at time of closing. The basement entrance is in the rear of the property. 24 hour notice for showing.

Full Property Details for 208 S 53rd St

General

  • Price: $159,900
  • Taxes: $3,054 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2627128
  • Updated: 6/19/2026
  • Added to Site: 52 day(s) ago

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: 19139 (19139)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Driving Directions: use GPS

School Information

  • School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: No Septic System, Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Construction: Masonry
  • Foundation: Other
  • Square Feet: 1,536
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,536 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,536 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,520
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 19.00 x 80.00
  • Zoning: RM1

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $104.1
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $1,710
  • City/TownTax: $1,343
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $218,200
  • Tax Amount: $3,054
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1536

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 185

Listed by Mango & August Inc, Marisa A Mango

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  • Marisa A Mango

    Mango & August Inc

Listing Office Email: mangoandaugust@gmail.com

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Schools serving 208 S 53rd St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Sayre William L Middle School
5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
9-120.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 208 S 53rd St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/28/2026
Listed
$159,900
190.73%
MLS
12/07/2005
Sold
$55,000
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Tax History for 208 S 53rd St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,054
—
$218,200
—
2024
$3,054
130%
$218,200
100%
2021
$1,326
-56%
-100%
2023
$3,032
129%
$216,600
129%
2020
$1,326
4%
$94,700
4%
2019
$1,277
14%
$91,200
14%
2018
$1,116
—
$79,700
—
2017
$1,116
—
$79,700
—
2016
$1,116
—
$79,700
-4%
2015
$1,116
—
$83,300
—
2014
$1,116
63%
$83,300
1089%
2013
$685
—
$7,008
—
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208 S 53rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 (MLS# PAPH2627128) is a Single Family property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 208 S 53rd Street is currently listed for $159,900 and was received on May 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 208 S 53rd Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family 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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