For sale

$159,900

1045 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

3beds

1,300sqft

Est.:

Townhouse

Built in 1925

1,440 Square Feet Lot

$158,700 Zestimate^®

$123/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Attached garageShed for extra storageEat-in kitchenThree-piece bathEnclosed porchFormal dining room

Investor or savvy homebuyer alert! Don’t miss this rare short sale opportunity—a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of West Philadelphia, perfectly located on a major thoroughfare with easy access to transit, schools, and shopping. This highly walkable, bike-friendly property features an enclosed porch, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, and a shed for extra storage. Some systems have already been upgraded, but the home still needs TLC—making it ideal for those looking to build style a large home to suit your taste while building sweat equity or maximize investment returns. All bedrooms are oversized and bright, with a three-piece bath, large partial basement with full bath and attached garage offering even more potential. Whether you’re an investor searching for your next fix-and-flip or a homebuyer ready to customize your dream home, this property is priced to sell and packed with upside. SOLD IN AS-IS WHERE-IS CONDITION.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Basement, Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Level: Upper

Basement

Level: Lower
Area: 1 Square Feet
Dimensions: 1 x 1

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 1 Square Feet
Dimensions: 1 x 1

Kitchen

Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 1 Square Feet
Dimensions: 1 x 1

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,300
Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,300
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Basement, Attached
Attached garage spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1,440 Square Feet
Dimensions: 16.00 x 90.00

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 511036200
Zoning: RSA5
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Straight Thru
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Slab

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1925

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: West Philadelphia

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $123/sqft
Tax assessed value: $160,800
Annual tax amount: $2,250
Date on market: 12/8/2025
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Exclusions: Washer / Dryer / Refrigerator
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$158,700

$151,000 - $167,000

$1,848/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
12/8/2025	Listed for sale	$159,900$123/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2543864 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,251 +90.3%	$160,800 +90.3%
2024	$1,183	$84,500
2023	$1,183 +15.4%	$84,500
2022	$1,025	--
2021	$1,025 +8.3%	--
2018	$946 +144.9%	--
2017	$386 -3.5%	--
2016	$400 +12.4%	--
2015	$356	--
2014	$356 +63.1%	$46,300 +526.4%
2012	$218	$7,392
2011	--	$7,392
2010	--	$7,392
2009	--	$7,392
2008	--	$7,392
2007	--	$7,392
2006	--	$7,392
2005	--	$7,392
2004	--	$7,392
2003	--	$7,392 +40%
2002	--	$5,280
2000	--	$5,280
1999	--	$5,280