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Property Description
Home Sweet Home! Gorgeously and professionally renovated 4BR, 3.5BA home in the LEA SCHOOL CATCHMENT with front and rear garden space, finished lower level, 2nd floor ensuite, and 10-YEAR TAX ABATEMENT. Here you get the best of both worlds-old world construction in beloved GARDEN COURT with modern design, updates, and amenities to maximize style and comfort. Enjoy garden views, an open porch and a bright and airy entry with custom built-ins and a cozy fireplace to welcome you home. A smartly placed closet helps keep things tidy before moving into an open concept dining room and fully loaded kitchen, boasting quartz countertops, high-end finishes, island, and stainless steel appliances, which will make cooking and entertaining a breeze. Access a convenient powder room toward the back, then enjoy a spacious backyard with plenty of room to relax or entertain. The backyard space includes a breezeway, perfect for storing bicycles and gardening gear. Bonus - There is also clear alleyway access for your bikes, so you don't have to take them through the house. Upstairs is home to four bedrooms, each with excellent natural light and space. The main bedroom features direct access to a private bathroom with sleek finishes, dual vanity, frameless glass stall shower. Another full bathroom with a soaking tub completes this level. In the finished basement you will find a full bathroom and more living area, making the space ideal as a 5th bedroom or for extended entertaining, workout space, and additional storage. There's also a separate laundry room where a full-sized washer/dryer will be installed prior to closing. This lovely home is loaded with modern amenities: new windows, floors; all new upgraded systems including CENTRAL AIR with a 10-year warranty; NEW ROOF with a 10-year warranty, updated electric; and situated on a neighborly block. Close to Clark Park and its fabulous year round Farmers Market, Malcolm X Park with its wonderful playground and community events, easy walking distance to an array of great restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, the University City Swim Club, Mariposa Food Co-op, and a 12 minute walk to the Lea School - one of Penn's partner schools where they have committed 4 million dollars along with additional resources to help it thrive. Near HUP, CHOP, Penn, Drexel, Jefferson, Cobbs Creek Nature Center, walking trails, ice and skating rink, golf course, and easy commute to Center City by car or bike with plenty of convenient trolley and bus options. A triumph! Welcome Home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 437 S 50th St
General
- Sold For: $549,000
- Taxes: $1,343 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2650282
- Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Appliances: Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19143 (19143)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: UNIVERSITY CITY
- Driving Directions: On the 400 block of S 50th Street
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
- Elementary School: Lea Henry
- Middle School: Lea Henry
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- 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: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
- Foundation: Stone
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings
- Windows: Replacement
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,670
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,670 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,670 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,616
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 100.00
- Zoning: RSA3
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $205.62
- Assessment Year: 2026
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax Amount: $1,343
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Staging.
- Lot Number: 1026
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Carrie S Waterman
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Tony Salloum
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Schools
Schools serving 437 S 50th St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lea Henry C School 4700 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
West Philadelphia High School 4901 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | 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 437 S 50th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/02/2026
Sold
$549,000
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MLS
7/30/2026
Listed
$549,000
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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.
437 S 50th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2650282) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $549,000 on September 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 437 S 50th 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.

