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$165,000

230 53rd St

Philadelphia, PA
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3,605
Square Feet
0.07
Lot Size (acres)
1960
Year Built
31
Days On Market

Bring Your Vision to Life in West Philadelphia! Opportunity knocks at 230 N 53rd Street—a massive 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offering approximately 3,605 square feet of space, a detached 2-car garage, and a generous lot with both front and rear yard areas. If you're looking for a property where size, layout, and potential come together, this is one worth exploring. This expansive three-story home provides the canvas for a variety of possibilities. The substantial first floor offers the flexibility to create a spacious living area, an in-law or multigenerational suite, or another configuration tailored to your needs. With five bedrooms and three full bathrooms, there is plenty of room to design a home that works for a large household or explore other permitted uses. The detached two-car garage adds another valuable component to the property, with additional loft potential that could provide useful storage or future possibilities, subject to approvals. The property's generous footprint and outdoor space are an uncommon find in the city and give you room to think beyond a typical Philadelphia row home. For the investor or experienced renovator, the scale of this property presents an opportunity to reimagine the existing structure and create something substantial. Whether you're envisioning a spacious city homestead, a multigenerational residence, or exploring a potential multifamily configuration subject to zoning and approvals, 230 N 53rd Street offers the space to think big. Bring your contractor, architect, and imagination. This is a property with the size and flexibility to make your vision a reality.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
9 days ago
Listed By
Samuel Walls, 4849994840 · EXP Realty, LLC, 8883977352
MLS#
PAPH2673578
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
230 N 53rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia
Neighborhood
HADDINGTON
Zip Code
19139

Architecture

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Year Built
1960
Style
Straight Thru
Building Area
3,605 sq. ft.
Foundation
Slab, Stone
Levels
Three Or More
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Garage, Detached

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Cooling
None
Heating
Natural Gas, Radiant

Property Features

Lot Size
0.07 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
3,605 sq. ft.
Total
3,605 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$165,000
Annual Taxes
$4,480

Schools

66/100
Rhoads James School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.4 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
489
Student body
93% Black · 5% Two or More Races · 2% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7680
64/100
KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–03 · 0.7 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
398
Student–teacher
14.7
Student body
86% Black · 6% Two or More Races · 5% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
76%
Phone
(267) 417-3070
56/100
Locke Alain School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
444
Student body
83% Black · 7% Two or More Races · 5% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7670
55/100
The Workshop School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.7 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
255
Student body
86% Black · 6% Two or More Races · 3% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7730
54/100
Middle Years Alternative
Middle · Grades 05–08 · 0.6 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
270
Student body
83% Black · 10% Asian · 4% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7720
54/100
The Workshop School
Grades 09–12 · 0.7 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
91
Student body
96% Black · 2% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
70%
Phone
(215) 605-6850
54/100
Huey Samuel B School
Grades M–M · 0.7 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
515
Student–teacher
19.8
Student body
94% Black · 5% Two or More Races · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 471-2901
54/100
Sayre William L Middle School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
483
Student body
96% Black · 2% Two or More Races · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7800

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/24/2026Listed for sale$165,000

Listed by Samuel Walls · EXP Realty, LLC · 8883977352

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 15, 2026 at 7:20 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2673578

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