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Property Description
Showings are welcome on March 11th, from 11 am to 5 pm. Investor opportunity in West Philadelphia near University City! Welcome to 255 S Farragut St, a spacious 3.5-story property offering approximately 2,600+ sq ft with incredible value-add potential. This property is ideal for investors, developers, or flippers looking to capitalize on a large footprint in a rapidly developing area. The property requires renovation but offers significant upside. Large properties of this size are increasingly sought after in the area, with strong renovated comparable sales reaching into the $800K range, highlighting the potential for a high-value repositioning. Located near major universities including University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, the property benefits from strong rental demand and continued neighborhood investment. Convenient access to public transportation, local shops, and nearby green space such as Cobbs Creek Park further strengthens the long-term investment potential. Sold as-is. Ideal for investors seeking a value-add project in a high-growth West Philadelphia location
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 255 S Farragut St
General
- Sold For: $410,000
- Taxes: $3,817 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2591836
- Added to Site: 54 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Kitchen, Basement, Attic
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 7
- Bedrooms Upper: 7
- Bedrooms-Up3: 1
- Bedrooms-Up2: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19139 (19139)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: UNIVERSITY CITY
- Driving Directions: Please use GPS
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
- High School: West Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: 60+ Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: No Septic System
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
- Square Feet: 2,604
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,604 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,604 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,696
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 106.00
- Zoning: RM1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $153.61
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,137
- City/TownTax: $1,679
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $272,700
- Tax Amount: $3,817
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 35
Listed by Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell, Tsering Choky
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Jaimee L Smith
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Schools
Schools serving 255 S Farragut St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lea Henry C School 4700 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | K-8 | 0.1 mi |
West Philadelphia High School 4901 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | 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 255 S Farragut St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/06/2026
Sold
$410,000
2.5%
MLS
3/10/2026
Listed
$400,000
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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.
255 S Farragut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 (MLS# PAPH2591836) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $410,000 on April 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 255 S Farragut 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.

