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Property Description
End of Row Townhome which features a True 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths and a 1st floor den/bonus room, 1st time on the market since it was built in 1937, Main level features vestibule entrance leading into large living room with F/P, Den/Office, Formal dining room and an eat in kitchen. 2nd level features a primary bedroom with 2 closets, primary bathroom with stall shower, 3 other nice sized bedrooms and a 3 piece hall bathroom with shower/tub. There is a large unfinished basement with good ceiling height which would be ideal for finishing into additional living space, basement also has laundry hook ups and inside access to a 1 car attached rear garage. Home has gas h/w water radiator heat, newer gas h/w heater and 100 amp electric panel with circuit breakers. Property is being sold in it's present "as is" condition. Home has been used a parsonage for the church located next door to the property. The side fenced yard belongs to the church and is not included in the sale. Please contact the listing agent with any questions. A rare opportunity to own a large true 4 bedroom with 2 bathrooms and approx. 1,650 SF plus a large unfinished basement.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 537 E Comly St
General
- Sold For: $250,000
- Taxes: $3,157 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2494902
- Added to Site: 214 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Basement, Other, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Mantel(s), Non-Functioning, Brick, Mantel(s), Non-Functioning
- Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Water Heater
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom - B, Upper 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 4 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Flooring - Vinyl, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Den: Yes
- Laundry: Basement
- Other Room 1: Other, Lower 1
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway, Paved Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Basement Garage, Built In, Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access
Location
- Area: 19120 (19120)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: Philadelphia
- Development Name: Lawndale
- Subdivision: Lawndale
- Cross Streets: Colgate St
- Driving Directions: From Rising Sun Ave & Comly St, east on Comly St to property on left
- Location Details: Urban
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Above Ground
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Straight Thru
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Garage Access, Outside Entrance, Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
- Walls/Ceilings: Plaster Walls
- Windows: Double Hung, Replacement, Vinyl Clad
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,650
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,650 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,650 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1937
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Average
Unit Information
- Unit Floor in Bldg.: 2
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Property View: Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,991
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 18.00 x 110.00
- Frontage Feet: 18
- Street/Road Desc.: Black Top
- Lot Features: Front Yard
- Zoning: RSA5
- Lot Description: Front Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $151.52
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,768
- City/TownTax: $1,389
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $225,600
- Tax Amount: $3,157
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1650
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 394
Listed by Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors, Don Rowley
Sold by DDS Realty Group, LLC, Dean Vassor
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Schools
Schools serving 537 E Comly St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Franklin Benjamin School 5735 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Fels Samuel High School 5500 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 537 E Comly St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/19/2025
Sold
$250,000
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MLS
6/16/2025
Listed
$250,000
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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.
537 E Comly Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 (MLS# PAPH2494902) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $250,000 on September 19, 2025. Want to learn more about 537 E Comly 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.

