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  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,150 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Fixer Upper. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Straight-Through Row on one of the best private blocks in a PRIME FISHTOWN Location and within the Adaire Catchment. The house needs total renovation. HVAC new in 2021 and roof was new in 2022. Renovated houses on this block have sold for over $500,000.

Full Property Details for 853 Mercer St

General

  • Price: $289,900
  • Taxes: $3,762 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2651616
  • Updated: 7/23/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

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: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: 19125 (19125)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: FISHTOWN
  • Driving Directions: gps

School Information

  • School District: Philadelphia City

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: Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Roof: Flat
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,150
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 1,150 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,150 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed, Below Average

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 672
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 14.00 x 48.00
  • Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $252.09
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $2,107
  • City/TownTax: $1,655
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $268,800
  • Tax Amount: $3,762
  • Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 246

Listed by Michael Jordan Real Estate, LLC, Michael Jordan

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Schools serving 853 Mercer St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Adaire Alexander School
1300 East Palmer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125
K-80.3 mi
Penn Treaty Middle School
600 East Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125
9-120.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 853 Mercer St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/23/2026
Listed
$289,900
162.35%
MLS
2/29/2008
Sold
$110,500
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Tax History for 853 Mercer St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,110
—
$293,600
—
2024
$4,110
51%
$293,600
100%
2021
$2,728
-13%
-100%
2023
$3,133
15%
$223,800
15%
2020
$2,728
8%
$194,900
8%
2019
$2,532
22%
$180,900
22%
2018
$2,080
—
$148,600
—
2017
$2,080
—
$148,600
—
2016
$2,080
21%
$148,600
16%
2015
$1,722
—
$128,500
—
2014
$1,722
82%
$128,500
1225%
2013
$947
—
$9,696
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853 Mercer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 (MLS# PAPH2651616) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 853 Mercer Street is currently listed for $289,900 and was received on July 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 853 Mercer 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.

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