Recently Viewed Properties
See This Home
Save This Listing
Close

View All Photos

$285,000 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 600 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 22 hours ago
See This Home
Save This Home
See This Home
Save This Home
Welcome to this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath interior row home in the heart of Port Richmond. Blending modern updates with classic Philadelphia charm, this move-in ready home features an exposed brick accent wall that adds warmth and character throughout the main living area. The first floor boasts new luxury vinyl plank flooring and fresh paint. The updated kitchen offers modern shaker style cabinetry, stylish finishes, granite countertops, and plenty of space for cooking and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms and a tastefully renovated full bathroom. Fenced rear yard is a nice place to cook out, garden, or sit and relax after a long day. Stay comfortable year-round with energy-efficient mini-split systems providing heating and cooling throughout the home. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor, this low-maintenance property offers the perfect combination of modern amenities and city convenience. Located just minutes from local restaurants, shopping, public transportation, and major highways, this Port Richmond gem is ready for its next owner. Schedule your showing today!

Full Property Details for 2856 Mercer St

General

  • Price: $285,000
  • Taxes: $2,077 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2633092
  • Updated: 6/12/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 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: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: 19134 (19134)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: PORT RICHMOND
  • Cross Streets: E Auburn
  • Driving Directions: Belgrade St over E Allegheny Ave. Make a left on to E Auburn St then a right on Mercer St. Home is on th right.

School Information

  • School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Partial
  • Foundation: Block
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 600
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 600 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 600 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 696
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 12.00 x 58.00
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Fencing (Description): Chain Link

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $475
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $1,163
  • City/TownTax: $913
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $148,400
  • Tax Amount: $2,077
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 600

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator - all in as is condition
  • Lot Number: 133

Listed by Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne, Tracy Siler

Quickly Find Out More

* Indicates a required field

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 Send Message, 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.

We Value Your Privacy

Listing agent

— 2856 Mercer St —

  • Tracy Siler

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne

Listing Office Email: klrw476@kw.com

Get Pre-Approved Today

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Schools serving 2856 Mercer St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Richmond School
2944 Belgrade Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134
K-50.2 mi
Kensington HS
2501 Coral Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125
9-120.9 mi
Kensington Culinary Arts
2463 Emerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125
9-120.9 mi
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
1901 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
9-121.2 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 2856 Mercer St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/10/2026
Listed
$285,000
62.86%
MLS
1/09/2026
Sold
$175,000
—
Public Record
Get Price Alerts and Save Property
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 for 2856 Mercer St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$678
—
$148,400
—
2024
$678
-21%
$148,400
5%
2023
$855
-13%
$141,100
100%
2021
$987
15%
-100%
2023
$855
-47%
$96,100
-17%
2020
$1,617
8%
$115,500
8%
2019
$1,501
14%
$107,200
14%
2018
$1,316
—
$94,000
—
2017
$1,316
47%
$94,000
—
2016
$896
-20%
$94,000
13%
2015
$1,118
—
$83,400
—
2014
$1,118
70%
$83,400
1141%
2013
$657
—
$6,720
—
View All
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Estimate the Cost for 2856 Mercer St

$
Down Payment
%
$
%

$
$

*These costs are estimates, and the interest rates assume exceptional credit standing.

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Listed by Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne, Tracy Siler

Similar Properties near 2856 Mercer St

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

2646 E Monmouth St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 - Photo 1
$299,000

2646 E Monmouth St  Philadelphia, PA 19134

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • 2
    Beds
  • 1
    Total Bath
  • 832
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by City & Suburban Real Estate, Erin Schrack
2719 E Birch St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 - Photo 1
$269,000

2719 E Birch St  Philadelphia, PA 19134

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • 2
    Beds
  • 1
    Total Bath
  • 700
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut, Edward G Marcinkiewicz
2863 Chatham St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 - Photo 1
$264,999

2863 Chatham St  Philadelphia, PA 19134

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • 2
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 850
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Dydak Realty, Gary F Dydak
2726 Edgemont St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 - Photo 1
$279,000

2726 Edgemont St  Philadelphia, PA 19134

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • 2
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 1,446
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by KW Empower, Andre Quain

Just Listed near 2856 Mercer St

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

1177 Sheridan St, Camden, NJ 08104 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$149,900

1177 Sheridan St  Camden, NJ 08104

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • Updated 1 day ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 1
    Total Bath
  • 1,121
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Cordell Boyd (856) 287-9753
1522 Greenwood Ave, Camden, NJ 08103 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$179,999

1522 Greenwood Ave  Camden, NJ 08103

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • Updated 4 days ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 1,184
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Garden State Properties Group - Merchantville, Basem Mazahreh
1671 Minnesota Rd, Camden, NJ 08104 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$218,900

1671 Minnesota Rd  Camden, NJ 08104

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • Updated 5 days ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 1
    Total Bath
  • 1,152
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Maturo, April Couch
321 Byron St, Camden, NJ 08102 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$115,000

321 Byron St  Camden, NJ 08102

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 1
    Total Bath
  • 980
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by NJ Capital Realty LLC, James Graham and NJ Capital Realty LLC, Jerome Beckworth

Price Reduced near 2856 Mercer St

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

1097 Morton St, Camden, NJ 08104 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$5,100 (-2.76%)
$179,900

1097 Morton St  Camden, NJ 08104

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 1
    Total Bath
  • 1,280
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by NJ Elite Group LLC, bobby la-moyne moody and NJ Elite Group LLC, Jasmin Elalfy
1067 S Merrimac Rd, Camden, NJ 08104 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$1 (0%)
$189,899

1067 S Merrimac Rd  Camden, NJ 08104

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • Updated 1 day ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 1
    Total Bath
  • 1,024
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Prime Realty Partners, Lauren Quinn
[Address not provided], Camden, NJ 08104 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$500 (-0.31%)
$159,000

[Address not provided]  Camden, NJ 08104

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 2 hours ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 1,050
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by First Advantage Realty II LLC, Heigly N. Ortiz
1145 Mechanic St, Camden, NJ 08104 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$13,000 (-6.13%)
$199,000

1145 Mechanic St  Camden, NJ 08104

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • Updated 20 hours ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 1,200
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Keller Williams Realty, Jennifer Horner

2856 Mercer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134 (MLS# PAPH2633092) is a Townhouse property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 2856 Mercer Street is currently listed for $285,000 and was received on June 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 2856 Mercer 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.

Tour this property