Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/02/2026
Listed
$539,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to 2538 S. 17th Street, a beautifully updated home in a prime South Philadelphia location. Situated on a wide street with ample parking, this home offers both convenience and charm, just moments from St. Monica Roman Catholic School, with easy access to Oregon Avenue, Interstate 95, and Schuylkill Expressway, making commuting and daily errands effortless. The home welcomes you with a beautiful brick exterior and a spacious front porch, perfect for relaxing outdoors. Inside, you'll find refinished flooring and a thoughtfully updated interior featuring fresh paint throughout. The brand-new kitchen is designed with style and functionality in mind, showcasing white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and new stainless steel appliances. The first floor also includes the added convenience of a half bathroom and access to a private backyard, ideal for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying your own outdoor space. Upstairs, the second-floor features two generously sized bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. The third floor offers two additional large bedrooms, providing plenty of space for guests, a home office, or flexible living arrangements. Additional improvements include a new roof and a new sewer stack, new rear steps and many more-offering peace of mind for the next owner. With its excellent location, spacious layout, and beautiful updates throughout, this home offers exceptional value in one of South Philadelphia's most convenient neighborhoods. Schedule your showing today - this one won't last long.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2538 S 17th St
General
- Price: $539,000
- Taxes: $4,337 (2025)
- Status: Coming Soon
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2602466
- Updated: 4/2/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
- Expected Market Date: 4/8/2026
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: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19145 (19145)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: GIRARD ESTATES
- Driving Directions: Use GPS.
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
- High School: South Philadelphia
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,496
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,872 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,872 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good, Good
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,128
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 71.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $287.93
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $2,429
- City/TownTax: $1,908
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $309,900
- Tax Amount: $4,337
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1872
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Refrigerator
- Lot Number: 155
Listed by KW Greater West Chester, Tracy Sauler
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Schools
Schools serving 2538 S 17th St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bregy F Amedee School 1700 Bigler Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
South Philadelphia High School 2101 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 | 9-12 | 0.5 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 2538 S 17th St
Tax History
Tax History for 2538 S 17th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,938
—
$309,900
—
2024
$2,938
-14%
$309,900
-4%
2023
$3,409
117%
$323,500
16%
2023
$1,570
-60%
$278,500
100%
2018
$3,911
-7%
-100%
2020
$4,208
8%
$300,600
8%
2019
$3,911
16%
$279,400
16%
2018
$3,374
—
$241,000
—
2017
$3,374
14%
$241,000
—
2016
$2,954
-9%
$241,000
—
2015
$3,229
—
$241,000
—
2014
$3,229
106%
$241,000
1400%
2013
$1,570
—
$16,064
—
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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- 4Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,950Sq. Ft.
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- 2Total Baths
- 1,317Sq. Ft.
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2538 S 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 (MLS# PAPH2602466) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 2538 S 17th Street is currently listed for $539,000 and was received on April 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 2538 S 17th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.