Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/06/2026
Listed
$625,000
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MLS
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Property Description
8 Blocks from Center City in Spring Garden Area Attention builders and investors - this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Located just a few blocks from Center City and Broad Street, this property sits in the heart of rapid development, surrounded by new construction and ongoing revitalization. This offering includes two separate parcels, providing added flexibility and scale for development: Parcel 1: 15 x 58 Parcel 2: 18 x 55 Both parcels must be sold together as a package. Currently configured as a former funeral home with two residential units: One 1 bedroom apartment One 2 bedroom apartment This property presents a prime redevelopment opportunity with the potential to build three 3 story homes, making it ideal for builders looking to maximize return in a high growth area. Surrounded by active new construction Prime location near Center City and Broad Street Strong upside potential for resale or long term hold Ability to develop individually or as a larger combined project Funeral home is still in operation If you have any inquires please call listing agent
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 838-840 N 12th St
General
- Price: $625,000
- Taxes: $2,364 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2601504
- Updated: 4/6/2026
- Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago
Parking
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- Area: 19123 (19123)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Driving Directions: North 9th Street to Poplar Street to North 12th Street
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Masonry
- Foundation: Block
- Square Feet: 1,796
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,796 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,796 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 856
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 58.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $348
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,324
- City/TownTax: $1,040
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $168,900
- Tax Amount: $2,364
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 51
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Price & Sales History for 838-840 N 12th St
Tax History
Tax History for 838-840 N 12th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,030
-14%
$168,900
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2025
$2,364
—
$168,900
—
2024
$2,364
27%
$168,900
100%
2021
$1,858
-8%
-100%
2023
$2,030
9%
$145,000
9%
2020
$1,858
1%
$132,700
1%
2019
$1,845
—
$131,800
—
2018
$1,853
11%
$132,400
11%
2017
$1,663
—
$118,800
—
2016
$1,663
4%
$118,800
—
2015
$1,592
—
$118,800
—
2014
$1,592
167%
$118,800
1844%
2013
$597
—
$6,112
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 4Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,549Sq. Ft.
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- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 2 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,040Sq. Ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,116Sq. Ft.
838-840 N 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (MLS# PAPH2601504) is a Single Family property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 838-840 N 12th Street is currently listed for $625,000 and was received on April 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 838-840 N 12th 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.