2531 S Alder Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 - Photo 1

1/1

$187,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,635 Sq. Ft.

1/1

Property Description

Welcome to 2531 S Alder Street -- a fantastic opportunity in the heart of South Philadelphia! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers solid bones, an open-concept layout, and incredible potential for a buyer looking to add their own personal touch and build equity. The main level features a spacious open living and dining area, creating a flexible floor plan that feels bright and inviting. The kitchen offers a functional footprint with plenty of opportunity for future updates and customization. Upstairs, you'll find three nicely sized bedrooms and a full hallway bathroom. The basement includes an additional bonus toilet, extra storage space, and room for future possibilities. While the property could use some TLC and cosmetic updates, it presents an excellent chance for homeowners, investors, or anyone looking to create value in a rapidly growing area. Located just minutes from the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, you'll love being close to all the action --- catch games and events featuring the Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Flyers, and Philadelphia 76ers. Convenient access to major highways, public transportation, shopping, restaurants, and all that Philadelphia has to offer makes this location hard to beat. Whether you're looking for your next home or investment opportunity, 2531 S Alder Street is full of potential and ready for its next chapter. Also, house is being sold "As is".

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 2531 S Alder St

General

Sold For: $187,000
Taxes: $3,066 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2618422
Added to Site: 58 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Lower Floor Baths: 1
Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: 19148 (19148)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA
Subdivision: LOWER MOYAMENSING
Driving Directions: Right on Alder

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Contemporary
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Other, Unfinished, Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,635
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 1,045 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,045 Sq. Ft.
Basement Finished: 0%
Year Built: 1925
Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 665
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 14.00 x 48.00
Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $181.82
Assessment Year: 2026
School Tax: $1,717
City/TownTax: $1,349
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $219,100
Tax Amount: $3,066
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 984

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 305

Listed by Real of Pennsylvania, Matthew Lenza
Sold by Real of Pennsylvania, Jania Daniels

What's Your Home Worth?

* Indicates a required field

For a complimentary comparative market analysis, please contact us so we can discuss your home's value.

Your Property Information

Address optional

City *State *

Zip Code optional

Your Contact Information

First Name *Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Comment *

Yes, I would like more information. Please use and/or share my information with a Coldwell Banker ® affiliated agent to contact me about my real estate needs. By clicking Submit, I request to be contacted by phone or text message and consent to being contacted by automated means. I understand that my consent to receive calls or texts is not a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services. Alternatively, I understand that I can access real estate services by email or I can contact the agent myself.

If an Coldwell Banker affiliated agent is not available in the area where I need assistance, I agree to be contacted by a real estate agent affiliated with another brand owned or licensed by Anywhere Real Estate (BHGRE®, CENTURY 21®, Corcoran®, ERA®, or Sotheby’s International Realty®). I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.

Listing agent

— 2531 S Alder St —

Matthew Lenza

Real of Pennsylvania

Listing Office Email: pabroker@onereal.com

Get Pre-Approved Today

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender

NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Schools

Schools serving 2531 S Alder St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Fell D Newlin School 900 Oregon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148	6-8	0.2 mi
South Philadelphia High School 2101 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148	9-12	0.4 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 2531 S Alder St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/01/2026

Sold

$187,000

-1.58%

MLS

5/10/2026

Price Increased

$189,999

46.15%

MLS

5/07/2026

Listed

$129,999

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

1051 Diamond St, Camden, NJ 08103 - Photo 1

Just Listed

$64,995

1051 Diamond St Camden, NJ 08103

Townhouse
Active
Updated 3 days ago

2
Beds
1
Total Bath
864
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Peze & Associates, Jamarl O Scott

314 Clinton St, Camden, NJ 08103 - Photo 1

Just Listed

$119,900

314 Clinton St Camden, NJ 08103

Townhouse
Active
Updated 19 hours ago

3
Beds
1
Total Bath
1,494
Sq. Ft.

Listed by The Property Alliance LLC, Dana m Ubele

34 N 35th St, Camden, NJ 08105 - Photo 1

Just Listed

$45,000

34 N 35th St Camden, NJ 08105

Lots/Land
Active
Updated 3 days ago

0.06
Acres

Listed by Keller Williams Realty, Antonina H Batten

32 N 35th St, Camden, NJ 08105 - Photo 1

Just Listed

$45,000

32 N 35th St Camden, NJ 08105

Lots/Land
Active
Updated 3 days ago

0.06
Acres

Listed by Keller Williams Realty, Antonina H Batten

1309 Park Blvd, Camden, NJ 08103 - Photo 1

Price Reduced

-$5,000 (-2.86%)

$170,000

1309 Park Blvd Camden, NJ 08103

Townhouse
Active
Updated 1 day ago

4
Beds
1
Total Bath
1,662
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Your Town Realty, Ronnie Glomb

1522 Greenwood Ave, Camden, NJ 08103 - Photo 1

Price Reduced

-$1,099 (-0.61%)

$178,900

1522 Greenwood Ave Camden, NJ 08103

Townhouse
Active
Updated 13 hours ago

4
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,184
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Garden State Properties Group - Merchantville, Basem Mazahreh

436-438 Spruce, Camden, NJ 08103 - Photo 1

Price Reduced

-$30,100 (-10.38%)

$259,900

436-438 Spruce Camden, NJ 08103

Commercial Service
Active

Listed by Sell All Properties LLC Realty, Eugene Alford and Sell All Properties LLC Realty, Norma R Sellers

2322 S 7th St, Camden, NJ 08104 - Photo 1

Price Reduced

-$500 (-9.09%)

$5,000

2322 S 7th St Camden, NJ 08104

Commercial Lease
Active

Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Moorestown, Anthony Pepe III

2531 S Alder Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (MLS# PAPH2618422) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $187,000 on June 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 2531 S Alder 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.

2531 S Alder St Philadelphia, PA 19148