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$139,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,038 Sq. Ft.
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Located in a walkable section of North Philadelphia, 2856 N. 23rd St. is a two-story interior rowhome offering three bedrooms and one full bathroom, along with a functional layout and thoughtful updates throughout. The main level features an open living and dining room concept with engineered hardwood flooring that continues throughout the entire home, including all bedrooms and the second-floor hallway. The eat-in kitchen is equipped with an electric stainless steel cooktop and refrigerator, while the unfinished basement provides excellent storage, a convenient half bathroom, laundry hookups, and a walkout-offering potential for additional finished living space. A covered front porch adds outdoor appeal, and recent improvements such as a newer circuit breaker panel and PEX plumbing provide added peace of mind. Conveniently situated near schools, public transportation, and neighborhood amenities, this property offers both accessibility and opportunity for homeowners or investors alike.

Full Property Details for 2856 N 23rd St

General

  • Price: $139,900
  • Taxes: $1,049 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2597284
  • Updated: 4/21/2026
  • Added to Site: 54 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Living
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminated

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: None

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Brick

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: 19132 (19132)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: ALLEGHENY WEST
  • Driving Directions: Please use GPS for the most accurate directions.

School Information

  • School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Flat
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,038
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,038 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,038 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 863
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 58.00
  • Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $134.78
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $587
  • City/TownTax: $461
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $75,000
  • Tax Amount: $1,049
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1038

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Bank-owned: Yes
  • Lot Number: 272

Listed by Genstone Realty, Christopher B Nelson

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    Genstone Realty

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Schools serving 2856 N 23rd St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Peirce Thomas M School
2300 West Cambria Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132
K-60 mi
Strawberry Mansion High School
3133 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132
9-111 mi
Roxborough High School
6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
9-113.9 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 N 23rd St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/21/2026
Price Reduced
$139,900
-6.67%
MLS
3/20/2026
Listed
$149,900
986.23%
MLS
11/01/2011
Sold
$13,800
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Tax History for 2856 N 23rd St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$808
-23%
$75,000
—
2025
$1,050
—
$75,000
—
2024
$1,050
116%
$75,000
100%
2021
$486
-40%
-100%
2023
$808
66%
$57,700
66%
2020
$486
3%
$34,700
3%
2019
$470
1%
$33,600
1%
2018
$466
—
$33,300
—
2017
$466
—
$33,300
—
2016
$466
-10%
$33,300
-13%
2015
$515
—
$38,400
—
2014
$515
-20%
$38,400
480%
2013
$647
—
$6,624
—
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2856 N 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132 (MLS# PAPH2597284) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 2856 N 23rd Street is currently listed for $139,900 and was received on March 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 2856 N 23rd 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.

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