Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/08/2026
Listed
$1,850
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in the heart of Passyunk Square, offering a functional layout with hardwood floors throughout and comfortable everyday living. The spacious eat-in kitchen provides ample room for dining and entertaining, with direct access to a private rear patio, perfect for relaxing or outdoor use. Upstairs features two generously sized bedrooms and a recently renovated full bathroom with modern finishes and floor-to-ceiling tile. A full unfinished basement offers additional storage and laundry space. Situated on a quiet, residential block just steps from Capitolo Park, Passyunk Avenue, and some of the city's most popular dining and shopping destinations, this home boasts a Walk Score of 98, making it an ideal opportunity for buyers or renters seeking location, comfort, and value. Photos are from a previous listing. All square footage numbers are approximate and should be verified by the tenant. It is the responsibility of the tenant to verify square footage.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 838 Sears St
General
- Rent: $1,850
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2605366
- Updated: 4/14/2026
- Added to Site: 6 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: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- Area: 19147 (19147)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: PASSYUNK SQUARE
- Driving Directions: Located between Wharton and Earp, 8th and 9th Sts
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Case by Case Basis
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiant
- 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: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 902
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 902 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 902 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1915
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.01
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 575
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 12.00 x 50.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $2.05
- Security Deposit: $3,700
- Tenant Pays: Utilities - All
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 902
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Other
Listed by KW Empower, Daniel Evenchen
Schools
Schools serving 838 Sears St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kirkbride Eliza B School 1501 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Furness Horace High School 1900 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 838 Sears St
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- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 750Sq. Ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,160Sq. Ft.
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- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 4 days ago
- 4Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,024Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 6 days ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,152Sq. Ft.
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 1Bed
- 1Total Bath
- 850Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 4 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,020Sq. Ft.
838 Sears Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (MLS# PAPH2605366) is a Townhouse property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 838 Sears Street is currently listed for rent at $1,850 and was received on April 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 838 Sears Street? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.