1227 S 53rd St

Philadelphia, PA 19143

$329,900
Price
4
Beds
1,500 Sq. Ft.
$220 / Sq. Ft.
1,500
Sq. Ft.
$220
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This spacious twin exudes warmth and a homey vibe thanks to its hallmark West Philly charm, both inside and out. The newly repainted ornate trim and gorgeous front garden with mature landscaping including a dogwood tree fits right in on this Kingsessing block where pride of ownership is on full display. The enclosed porch with tongue-and-groove ceiling has windows that open on all sides. Inside through the gorgeous original front door are super high ceilings; original oak floors with walnut inlay,...This spacious twin exudes warmth and a homey vibe thanks to its hallmark West Philly charm, both inside and out. The newly repainted ornate trim and gorgeous front garden with mature landscaping including a dogwood tree fits right in on this Kingsessing block where pride of ownership is on full display. The enclosed porch with tongue-and-groove ceiling has windows that open on all sides. Inside through the gorgeous original front door are super high ceilings; original oak floors with walnut inlay, an abundance of large windows; and original trim and doors throughout. There are 10(!) windows on the first floor alone, starting in the large front living room with a double window to the front porch and a side bay. The kitchen and dining room, which have been opened up to make one cohesive space, have more large windows along with two closets with original glass-paned doors. The straightforwardly utilitarian kitchen has original pine floors, maple cabinets, butcher block countertops and a vintage farmhouse sink with integrated drainboard. A mudroom opens to a deck with full-width steps down to a beautiful yard with a perimeter garden with more mature landscaping, including a Japanese maple tree and azalea and lilac bushes. The four bedrooms up the stairs with original curved banister are just as sunny and charming as the first floor. Past a hall closet, the large front primary has a bay window with oversized center window and original door with a pane of privacy glass. The good-sized middle bedrooms are adjoining; each has a closet and ornate radiator, and one has a charming set of windows flanking a transom. The rear bedroom has a bay window and original armoire with beveled mirror doors and connects to the hall bath, which is vintage fabulous with a clawfoot tub and original penny tile floor and subway tile wall. Behind the scenes, Echo House Electric did a complete rewire, and the roof was replaced in 2019. This wide block is just a few blocks from the nine-acre park that houses the Kingsessing Library and Rec Center, currently undergoing $25M in upgrades, and is convenient to Baltimore and Woodland aves as well as the Grays Ferry Bridge.
  1. Listed by Holly Mack-Ward • Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
    P: (215)-866-0037 holly@weknowphilly.com
  2. Listed by Robin Mack-Ward • Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
    P: (215)-866-0037 robin@weknowphilly.com

Property Details for 1227 South 53rd Street

Tax ID Number
511223800
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/26/2026 09:54 AM

Property Details for 1227 South 53rd Street

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #PAPH2562142
Days on Market57
Taxes$2,854 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1917
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,941 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Stories2Residences-Year Built1917Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,941 SF

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Property Information for 1227 South 53rd Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19143 (19143)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $203,900
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $163,120
  • City Town Tax: $1,255
  • Land Assessed Value: $40,780
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: H30
  • Zoning: RSA3
  • Tax Lot: 24
  • School Tax: $1,598
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,500.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 19.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1248926
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1227 South 53rd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAPH2562142

—
Jan 2, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2562142

$329,900—
Dec 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2562142

$339,900—
Apr 2, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #412859885

$22,900

-16.3% / yr

Mar 27, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240391618

$79,950—
Mar 22, 2007

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH173728

$79,950—
Jan 3, 2007

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH173728

—
May 11, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH173728

$80,000—
Sep 12, 2004

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH201816

$51,500—
Jul 17, 2004

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH201816

—
Jul 6, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH201816

$50,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAPH2562142

—
01/02/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2562142

$329,900
12/01/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2562142

$339,900
04/02/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #412859885

$22,900

-16.3% / yr

03/27/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240391618

$79,950
03/22/2007

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH173728

$79,950
01/03/2007

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH173728

—
05/11/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH173728

$80,000
09/12/2004

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH201816

$51,500
07/17/2004

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH201816

—
07/06/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH201816

$50,000

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Public Records for 1227 South 53rd Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,454 ($121 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,941 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1917ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN51-1-2238-00

Schools near 1227 South 53rd Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Harrington Avery D School
Public - K to 8
Sayre William L Middle School
Public - 9 to 12
The Workshop School
Public - 9 to 12
Motivation High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Harrington Avery D School
PublicK to 8

Sayre William L Middle School
Public9 to 12

The Workshop School
Public9 to 12

Motivation High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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