1238 Waverly St

Philadelphia, PA 19147

$650,000
Price
4
Beds
1,479 Sq. Ft.
$439 / Sq. Ft.
1,479
Sq. Ft.
$439
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a stove a sink and a refrigerator
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a stove a sink and a refrigerator
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a large window
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a living room with furniture a rug a lamp and a large window
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a table
a bedroom with bed and a fireplace
a bedroom with a bed and a large window
a bathroom with a toilet a sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a shower
an empty room with wooden floor and hallway
an empty room with wooden floor and windows
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a bedroom with a bed and a window
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Description

Welcome home to 1238 Waverly St (also known as 413 S 13th St), ideally located in Washington Square West neighborhood in Center City. This charming 4-bedroom home features a fully renovated chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, shaker-style cabinets, and pantry storage. A spacious quartz island overlooks the open living and dining area, complete with a brick fireplace and hardwood floors that flow throughout. Natural light fills the space through an oversized picture...Welcome home to 1238 Waverly St (also known as 413 S 13th St), ideally located in Washington Square West neighborhood in Center City. This charming 4-bedroom home features a fully renovated chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, shaker-style cabinets, and pantry storage. A spacious quartz island overlooks the open living and dining area, complete with a brick fireplace and hardwood floors that flow throughout. Natural light fills the space through an oversized picture window with plantation shutters.

Upstairs, the second floor offers a renovated hall bathroom and two generously sized bedrooms. The front bedroom has a brick fire place and can also be used as a tv room or additional living space. The third floor boasts two more bedrooms, another hall bath, and convenient stairway access to the roof, ready for the next owner to install a roof deck (architectural drawings available). The tall, unfinished, waterproofed basement provides laundry and plenty of storage.

Enjoy the ultimate convenience of a private garage parking space leased on Waverly St, plus easy commute to sports complex, bridges and major highways. Equally, and most desirable, this location offers extreme walkability, only steps away from top restaurants, medical centers, public transit, retail/specialty/grocery stores, theatres and parks. Situated in the desirable McCall school catchment, this home is Center City living at its best.

Listing Agent

  1. Eliza Michiels

    Eliza Michiels

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    eliza@compass.com

    P: (503)-830-4128

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Property Details for 1238 Waverly Street

Tax ID Number
053151810
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
End of Row/Townhouse
Style
Straight Thru
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 04:29 PM

Property Details for 1238 Waverly Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2528556
Days on Market66
Taxes$7,612 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1980
Lot Size0.01 AC / 493 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 1238 Waverly Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1980Lot Size0.01 AC / 493 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,846 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,212

Property Taxes

$634

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1238 Waverly Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 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: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $543,800
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $435,040
  • City Town Tax: $3,349
  • Land Assessed Value: $108,760
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: O50
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Tax Lot: 429
  • School Tax: $4,262
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,479.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 18.00 x 28.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 907187
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Rented/Permit Required, Prepaid
  • Garage Features: Other
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Gourmet, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1238 Waverly Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2528556

$650,000—
Oct 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2528556

$675,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2528556

$650,000
10/10/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2528556

$675,000

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

Schools near 1238 Waverly Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
McCall Gen George A School
Public - K to 8
Franklin Benjamin High School
Public - 9 to 12
Academy At Palumbo
Public - 9 to 12
Creative And Performing Arts
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
McCall Gen George A School
PublicK to 8

Franklin Benjamin High School
Public9 to 12

Academy At Palumbo
Public9 to 12

Creative And Performing Arts
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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More information about 1238 Waverly Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

1238 Waverly Street is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19147. This property was listed for sale on October 10, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $650,000. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include McCall Gen George A School, Franklin Benjamin High School and Academy At Palumbo. 1238 Waverly Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,479 sqft townhouse built in 1980.

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