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Property Description
Move right into this beautifully maintained, turnkey home that's ready for its next owner. The showstopper is the gorgeous original hardwood floors. The seller has completed many thoughtful upgrades in 2024, including new windows, blinds, screen door, washer and dryer, updated electrical work, and fresh paint throughout. The bathroom has been refreshed with a new vanity, sink, and faucets, while the spacious primary bedroom offers plenty of room to unwind. Both upstairs bedrooms comfortably fit queen-sized beds. Additional highlights include a gas range cooktop, well-maintained AC system, and a backyard easement for convenient trash and recyclable access without carrying it through the home. Pride of ownership shines throughout this warm and inviting home. Seller is requesting a reasonable rent-back period while searching for their next home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 227 Watkins St
General
- Price: $365,000
- Taxes: $3,540 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2623542
- Updated: Today (5/19/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Single
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19148 (19148)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: PENNSPORT
- Cross Streets: Morris Street
- Driving Directions: USE GPS
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
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
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Electric Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat
- Stories Description: Upper 1
- Square Feet: 840
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 840 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 840 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 765
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 51.00
- Zoning: RSA5
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $434.52
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,982
- City/TownTax: $1,557
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $252,900
- Tax Amount: $3,540
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 840
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 143
Listed by KW Empower, Monique Perri
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Schools
Schools serving 227 Watkins St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Vare-Washington Elementary School 1198 South 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
Furness Horace High School 1900 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 | 9-12 | 0.2 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 227 Watkins St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/19/2026
Listed
$365,000
26.3%
MLS
3/26/2024
Sold
$289,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 227 Watkins St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,140
—
$252,900
—
2024
$2,140
11%
$252,900
16%
2023
$1,932
-9%
$218,000
100%
2021
$2,133
10%
-100%
2023
$1,932
-30%
$173,000
-12%
2020
$2,763
8%
$197,400
8%
2019
$2,550
-9%
$182,200
-9%
2018
$2,793
—
$199,500
—
2017
$2,793
18%
$199,500
—
2016
$2,373
-11%
$199,500
—
2015
$2,673
—
$199,500
—
2014
$2,673
189%
$199,500
2006%
2013
$926
—
$9,472
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 227 Watkins St
227 Watkins Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (MLS# PAPH2623542) is a Townhouse property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 227 Watkins Street is currently listed for $365,000 and was received on May 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 227 Watkins 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.

