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Property Description
If you're looking for the ideal setup for a live-in investment, this well-maintained two-unit property with separate utilities is a top candidate and will allow you to build equity while offsetting your mortgage. This home has been professionally managed and has a strong maintenance record, giving the next owner fewer worries and more peace of mind. Key updates include a new main roof in 2023, a replaced hot water heater, and several updated baseboard heaters-important improvements that add long-term value. Positioned in a highly visible area, this property makes attracting tenants easier, and a bus stop just a few doors down adds daily convenience for occupants. Whether you're an owner-occupant or a landlord, the location works in your favor. For groceries, Rivas Mini Market is just up the block and C-Town Supermarket is less than a mile away. Food lovers will enjoy being close to local favorites like El Casero, Pho Bistro, and Jackie B's. Need green space? Hudson Park is under a half mile away, and York's vibrant downtown is just about a mile from your doorstep. If you're looking for a well-located, income-producing property with a solid maintenance history, 688 E. Philadelphia Street is a great opportunity to live and invest in one move.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 688 E Philadelphia St
General
- Sold For: $172,400
- Taxes: $2,896 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Duplex
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAYK2081536
- Added to Site: 283 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
- Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminated, Ceramic Tile
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Deck(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Off Street, On Street
Location
- Area: York City (15201)
- Municipality: YORK CITY
- County: York
- Driving Directions: East Market Street to Right onto N. Harrison St, left onto E Philadelphia St to property on left.
School Information
- School District: York City
- High School: William Penn
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal, Rubber, Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 1,922
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,922 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,922 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2
- 1 Bedroom Units: 1
- 3 Bedroom Units: 1
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Unit 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Unit 2
- Bedrooms: 3
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,161
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $91
- City/TownTax: $869
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $316
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $45,850
- Tax Amount: $2,896
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Owner Pays: Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Taxes - Real Estate
- Landlord Pays: Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Taxes - Real Estate
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1922
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Tenants personal property
- Inclusions: 2 stoves, 2 refrigerators
- Lot Number: 50
Listed by RE/MAX Pinnacle, Nathan R Krotzer
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty, Maria C Spanakis
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Schools
Schools serving 688 E Philadelphia St
School District:York City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Goode School 251 North Broad Street, York, PA 17403 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
William Penn Senior High School 101 W College Ave, York, PA 17403 | 9-12 | 1.1 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 688 E Philadelphia St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/27/2025
Sold
$172,400
-1.43%
MLS
5/14/2025
Listed
$174,900
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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.
688 E Philadelphia Street, York, PA 17403 (MLS# PAYK2081536) is a Duplex property that was sold at $172,400 on June 27, 2025. Want to learn more about 688 E Philadelphia Street? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in York? You can browse all York real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

