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$259,900 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Townhouse
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 768 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 8 days ago
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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 for 938 Ernst St

General

  • Price: $259,900
  • Taxes: $3,625 (2025)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2545850
  • Updated: 1/9/2026
  • Added to Site: 101 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
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 768

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 218

Listed by KW Empower, Michael R. McCann

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  • Michael R. McCann

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Schools serving 938 Ernst St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
1213 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
K-80.2 mi
Furness Horace High School
1900 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
9-120.9 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 938 Ernst St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
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
17.98%
MLS
6/29/2020
Sold
$233,089
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Tax History for 938 Ernst St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,226
—
$259,000
—
2024
$2,226
-2%
$259,000
7%
2023
$2,268
-23%
$242,000
100%
2021
$2,937
29%
-100%
2023
$2,268
-23%
$197,000
-6%
2020
$2,937
8%
$209,800
8%
2019
$2,710
20%
$193,600
20%
2018
$2,261
—
$161,500
—
2017
$2,261
—
$161,500
—
2016
$2,261
4%
$161,500
—
2015
$2,164
—
$161,500
—
2014
$2,164
231%
$161,500
2315%
2013
$653
—
$6,688
—
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