938 Ernst Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 - Photo 1

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$235,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
768 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Located in the heart of sought-after Passyunk Square, surrounded by top dining, shopping, and entertainment, you'll find 938 Ernst St. This move-in-ready 3-story home has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a finished basement. A quiet, low traffic block leads to the towering facade and vibrant red door. Inside, gleaming hardwood floors stretch across the bright living room, where there's plenty of space to hang out and entertain. An archway opens to the updated kitchen, allowing for an easy flow. More living space and a half bathroom are found in the finished basement, perfect for a gym, home theater, or playroom. Up on the second level, there's a spacious bedroom with a pair of tall windows and an extra-wide bathroom boasting tons of natural light, a distinctive pattern on the floor, and the convenient laundry closet. Topping off the home is a large, bright, and airy second bedroom framed by a soaring pitched ceiling. In addition to everything inside, this prime location earns a Walk Score of 97! Around the corner, lively E Passyunk Ave is lined with top-rated restaurants and local favorites like Pat's & Geno's. The famed 9th St Italian Market is steps away, plus sprawling parks & playgrounds are close. There's also easy access to public transit, Washington Ave, I-95, and South Jersey. Schedule your tour today

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 938 Ernst St

General

Sold For: $235,000
Taxes: $3,625 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2545850
Added to Site: 163 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Main Floor Baths: 2
Main - Full Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 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 9th and 10th, Ellsworth and Annin Sts

School Information

School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Hot Water, Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas, Tankless

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Trinity
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
Foundation: Other
Stories Description: Main
Square Feet: 768
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 768 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 768 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1920
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.01
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 384
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 24.00
Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $338.41
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $2,030
City/TownTax: $1,595
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $259,000
Tax Amount: $3,625
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 768

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 218

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Schools

Schools serving 938 Ernst St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Fanny Jackson Coppin School 1213 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147	K-8	0.2 mi
Furness Horace High School 1900 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148	9-12	0.9 mi

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Price & Sales History for 938 Ernst St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

2/06/2026

Sold

$235,000

-9.58%

MLS

12/18/2025

Price Reduced

$259,900

-3.71%

MLS

11/11/2025

Price Reduced

$269,900

-1.85%

MLS

10/08/2025

Listed

$275,000

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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.

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938 Ernst Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (MLS# PAPH2545850) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $235,000 on February 06, 2026. This property was sold by Jim Englert - Brandon Hostetter Team from our Lancaster Office.Want to learn more about 938 Ernst Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

938 Ernst St Philadelphia, PA 19147