Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/08/2026
Listed
$1,700
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to 2979 Mercer Street, a recently refreshed and beautifully maintained townhome in the booming Port Richmond neighborhood! This home boasts 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, featuring beautiful new flooring that runs throughout the entirety of the home. The living/dining room is spacious and has recessed lighting, as well as great natural light provided by the large living room window. The kitchen features brand-new stainless steel appliances, tons of storage from the gorgeous shaker-style cabinets, quartz countertops, and modern tile backsplash. The kitchen grants access to a large backyard patio, ready to be transformed into your own peaceful oasis! Upstairs are 3 nicely sized bedrooms, as well as a full bathroom with tons of modern fixtures and features. This home is close to Powers Park, Stokley Playground, Richmond Library, tons of local bars and restaurants, and offers easy access to I-95. Schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2979 Mercer St
General
- Rent: $1,700
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2665826
- Updated: 9/8/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Max. Lease (Mths): 24
- Min. Lease (Mths): 12
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- Area: 19134 (19134)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: PORT RICHMOND
- Driving Directions: Middle of the block, across from the park, between Ann St and E. Indiana St.
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Case by Case Basis, Pet Addendum/Deposit
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiant
- 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.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,268
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,268 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,268 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 997
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1.34
- Security Deposit: $3,400
- Tax w/Assessment: $231,200
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1268
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Other
- Exclusions: All utilities.
Listed by KW Empower, Bibe J Chin
Schools
Schools serving 2979 Mercer St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Richmond School 2944 Belgrade Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Kensington HS 2501 Coral Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Kensington Culinary Arts 2463 Emerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School 1901 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 2979 Mercer St
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- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 7 days ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,200Sq. Ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 970Sq. Ft.
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 860Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,184Sq. Ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,104Sq. Ft.
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- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,040Sq. Ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 4Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,086Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,600Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 6 days ago
- 1Total Bath
- 750Sq. Ft.
2979 Mercer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134 (MLS# PAPH2665826) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 2979 Mercer Street is currently listed for rent at $1,700 and was received on September 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 2979 Mercer Street? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.