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Sold for $130,000 on 07/29/25
$130,000
1717 S Newkirk St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
2beds
896sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
865 Square Feet Lot
$130,800 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$1,527 Estimated rent
Home value
$130,800
$122,000 - $141,000
$1,527/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 29, 2025 at 07:37am
Listed by:
Ben Fernandez 717-945-7040,
Keller Williams Keystone Realty
Bought with:
Jien Fung, RS292731
Mercury Real Estate Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2490282
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Unspecified
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Bathroom 2
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dry Wall, Paneled Walls, Wood Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Other
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 896 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 896
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 865 sqft
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 53.00
- Features: Urban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 364362800
- Zoning: RM1
- Zoning description: Residential Multi-Family-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable, Other Internet Service
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Philadelphia (south)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2025 | Sold | $130,000-13.3%$145/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2490282 | ||
| 7/5/2025 | Pending sale | $149,900$167/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2490282 | ||
| 6/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $149,900$167/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2490282 | ||
| 6/12/2025 | Pending sale | $149,900$167/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2490282 | ||
| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $149,900+117.2%$167/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2490282 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,055 +28.9% | $146,800 +28.9% |
| 2024 | $1,594 | $113,900 |
| 2023 | $1,594 +50.5% | $113,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Grays Ferry
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mcdaniel Delaplaine SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)Grades: 5-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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