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Property Description
Welcome to 2511 S 17th Street, a spacious three-bedroom townhome with a bonus room, located in the heart of South Philadelphia's vibrant Girard Estates area. This classic brick-front home offers an incredible opportunity for buyers looking to customize a property with great bones, generous room sizes, and charming original details. Step inside the sun-filled front porch , which can double as a mud room for all your winter gear, or where you can sit and enjoy morning coffee. The main level featuring a large living room with a decorative fireplace, high ceilings, and a wide front window. The traditional straight-through layout flows into a generously sized dining area-ideal for hosting-followed by a roomy eat-in kitchen with vintage cabinetry and plenty of workspace. A convenient main-floor powder room completes the first level. Upstairs you'll find three well-proportioned bedrooms, plus an additional bonus room perfect for a home office, nursery, hobby space, or walk-in closet. A full hall bathroom with classic tilework serves the second floor. The home's original charm continues throughout with arched openings, oversized windows, radiator covers, and early-century architectural touches. A full, partially finished basement provides even more storage options and potential for additional future finishing. Outside, the unique front facade with bay windows and wide awning adds character and curb appeal to this quiet, tree-lined block. Enjoy all the benefits of living just steps from West Passyunk Avenue, Girard Park, local cafés, beloved South Philly eateries, public transit, and quick access to I-76 and Center City. With solid structure and endless potential for customization, 2511 S 17th Street is the perfect canvas for a homeowner looking to bring new life to a classic South Philadelphia residence.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2511 S 17th St
General
- Sold For: $257,500
- Taxes: $2,301 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2564272
- Added to Site: 87 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19145 (19145)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: PHILADELPHIA (SOUTH)
- Cross Streets: Porter
- Driving Directions: I95 N take Exit 13; continue on Penrose Ave. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto W Moyamensing; left onto S18th, right on W Porter; right onto 17th.
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,440
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,440 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,440 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 870
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 58.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $187.5
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,288
- City/TownTax: $1,012
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $164,400
- Tax Amount: $2,301
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1440
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 1089
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Wilmington, Matt Fish
Sold by KW Empower, Brannon John
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Schools
Schools serving 2511 S 17th St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bregy F Amedee School 1700 Bigler Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
South Philadelphia High School 2101 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 | 9-12 | 0.4 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 2511 S 17th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/20/2026
Sold
$257,500
-4.63%
MLS
12/12/2025
Listed
$270,000
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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.
2511 S 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 (MLS# PAPH2564272) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $257,500 on January 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 2511 S 17th 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.

