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Property Description
On one of Philly's most beautiful blocks, lined with mature trees and gorgeous 3-story 19th century porch front twin homes sits 508 S 48th. Just off the corner of Larchwood Avenue in the desirable Cedar Park neighborhood (and Lea School Catchment!), this 4-5 bedroom plus huge east-facing family room and office, 1.5 bath home is filled with so much significant original character throughout. Lovely covered porch, front yard, large rear yard, and an enclosed veranda just off the kitchen to enjoy your morning coffee, dining al fresco, or just reading a book. The incredible original character includes high ceilings, gorgeous interior grotesque corbels, intricate moldings, refinished oak and pine floors, detailed woodwork, doors, chair rail, wood trim, leaded glass, transoms, mantles, and other detail throughout. Besides the character, superb outdoor, and stellar location, this home has a renovated 2nd floor full bath, several mini-splits (that cool the 1st and 2nd floors), is clean and neat and awaiting your kitchen updates and perhaps adding another full bath. Radiator heat. Balanced all-day light throughout. Home also includes superb light from 3 exposures (east, west, and south). Beautiful tiled vestibule, large coat closet, separate dining room, back stairs to 2nd floor, This twin home with the awesome bones also offers a STELLAR location-with a 93 WalkScore and a 99 BikeScore. It is a short walk to Clark Park and its fabulous Farmers' market, Cedar Park, University City Swim Club, Mariposa Food Co-op, Bookers, Cleo Bagels, Carbon Copy, Gold Standard, Vietnam Cafe, Vientiane, Loco Pez, Doro Bet, Gojjo, ReAnimator Coffee, Knock Box Café, and all of Baltimore Avenue's Restaurant Row, as well as other restaurants, shops & cafes. Close to HUP, CHOP, Penn, Drexel, Penn Vet, and 13 minutes to Center City by car or bike and plenty of convenient SEPTA LEA SCHOOL CATCHMENT. Notes-48th Street is a wide avenue and the light is spectacular. The block was just improved with a protected bike lane, speed humps, new striping, and other quality of life/traffic improvements (while maintaining the plentiful parking along both sides).
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 508 S 48th St
General
- Sold For: $582,500
- Taxes: $8,456 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2563714
- Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Bedrooms-Up2: 3
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Patio(s), Enclosed
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19143 (19143)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: UNIVERSITY CITY
- Cross Streets: Larchwood
- Driving Directions: 48th & Larchwood
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
- Elementary School: Lea Henry
- Middle School: Lea Henry
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split, Zoned
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Walls/Ceilings: High
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,400
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,400 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,400 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,950
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 100.00
- Zoning: RSA3
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Rear Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $247.92
- Assessment Year: 2026
- Tax w/Assessment: $256,800
- Tax Amount: $8,456
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2400
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: All appliances.
- Lot Number: 86
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Jeffrey Block
Sold by KW Empower, Jennifer Grosskopf
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Schools
Schools serving 508 S 48th 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 | 0.6 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 508 S 48th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/20/2026
Sold
$582,500
-2.1%
MLS
4/03/2026
Listed
$595,000
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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.
508 S 48th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2563714) is a Single Family property that was sold at $582,500 on May 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 508 S 48th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

