1228 Catharine St

Philadelphia, PA 19147

$599,000
Price
3
Beds
1,828 Sq. Ft.
$328 / Sq. Ft.
1,828
Sq. Ft.
$328
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
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Description

Charming 3-story Victorian style townhouse facing Hawthorne Park in the Bella Vista/Hawthorne neighborhood. It has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a home office, and a large roof deck. The rooms all have a grand scale with high ceilings and lots of windows. The first floor has a large living room with a gas stove fireplace, half bath and open floor plan dining room and kitchen. There is a lovely tree-lined brick patio off the kitchen with a separate trash and storage area. The second floor has two bedrooms...Charming 3-story Victorian style townhouse facing Hawthorne Park in the Bella Vista/Hawthorne neighborhood. It has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a home office, and a large roof deck. The rooms all have a grand scale with high ceilings and lots of windows. The first floor has a large living room with a gas stove fireplace, half bath and open floor plan dining room and kitchen. There is a lovely tree-lined brick patio off the kitchen with a separate trash and storage area. The second floor has two bedrooms and two full baths. The rear bedroom has two windows and a set of French doors overlooking the patio. The third floor has an en-suite primary bedroom, full bath, and a home office space. There is a large newly rebuilt roof deck off the rear of the third floor. The basement has a utility and storage room with a full-sized washer and dryer. The rear of the basement has a finished bonus room that can be used as an office, den, gym, or children’s playroom. Beautiful Hawthorne Park is across the street and the Italian Market is just a few blocks away. There are also grocery stores on South Street and Washington Avenue. There is ample street parking due to the park and lots of public transportation options. The home has a 96 Walk Score and an 89 Bike Score. There are several day care options within a few blocks and multiple gym options nearby. The local high school, Academy at Palumbo, is a block away.

Property Details for 1228 Catharine Street

Tax ID Number
022227100
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 11/03/2025 11:44 PM

Property Details for 1228 Catharine Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2513692
Days on Market148
Taxes$8,772 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1954
Lot Size0.02 AC / 1,012 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 1228 Catharine Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1954Lot Size0.02 AC / 1,012 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,691 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,960

Property Taxes

$731

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1228 Catharine Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: EDWIN M. STANTON SCHOOL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: ACADEMY AT PALUMBO (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19147 (19147)
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: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $626,700
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $501,360
  • City Town Tax: $3,859
  • Land Assessed Value: $125,340
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: O50
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Tax Lot: 260
  • School Tax: $4,912
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2010
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,828.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,828.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,828.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: North
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8041/9452/3774/804194523774_512_384_WM_4T24ONBAmzitbHz1.jpg
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 63.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 887935
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • 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 1228 Catharine Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 23, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2513692

$599,000—
Sep 5, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2513692

$624,000—
Jul 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2513692

$649,000—
Jun 1, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #294787131

$361,000

+14.9% / yr

Jun 1, 2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1004786666

$361,000—
Apr 11, 2010

Pending

BRIGHT #1004786666

—
Mar 23, 2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004786666

$375,000—
Jan 31, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH185090

$189,000—
Dec 12, 2004

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH185090

—
May 25, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH185090

$214,500—
May 3, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239712977

$155,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/23/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2513692

$599,000
09/05/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2513692

$624,000
07/09/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2513692

$649,000
06/01/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #294787131

$361,000

+14.9% / yr

06/01/2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1004786666

$361,000
04/11/2010

Pending

BRIGHT #1004786666

—
03/23/2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004786666

$375,000
01/31/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH185090

$189,000
12/12/2004

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH185090

—
05/25/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH185090

$214,500
05/03/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239712977

$155,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1228 Catharine Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$8,533 ($711 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,828 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,828 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,012 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1954ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN02-2-2271-00

Schools near 1228 Catharine Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
Public - PK to 8
Furness Horace High School
Public - 9 to 12
Widener Memorial School
Public - K to 12
Middle Years Alternative School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
PublicPK to 8

Furness Horace High School
Public9 to 12

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public6 to 8

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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More information about 1228 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

1228 Catharine Street is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19147. This property was listed for sale on July 9, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $599,000. It has been on the market for a total of 148 days and was last sold on June 1, 2010. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Fanny Jackson Coppin School, Furness Horace High School and Widener Memorial School. 1228 Catharine Street is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 1,828 sqft townhouse built in 1954.

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