1638 S 2nd St
Description
From the street, those soaring windows hint at what’s inside. Step through the front door and you’re greeted by a dramatic three-story foyer, setting the tone for the whole home—bright, open, welcoming.
Head up to the second floor, and you’ll find the heart of the house: living, dining, and kitchen all flowing...There are houses that check boxes, and then there are houses that feel like they were built for the way you actually live. This 2024-built Pennsport row home falls firmly into the second category.
From the street, those soaring windows hint at what’s inside. Step through the front door and you’re greeted by a dramatic three-story foyer, setting the tone for the whole home—bright, open, welcoming.
Head up to the second floor, and you’ll find the heart of the house: living, dining, and kitchen all flowing together in a way that feels effortless. It’s a space that works for weekday dinners, Sunday brunches, or a quiet night at home. The kitchen is outfitted with Bosch appliances and plenty of prep space, ready for whatever you’re cooking up.
With four bedrooms and four full baths, flexibility is the name of the game. Need a home office? Done. Hosting friends or family? Easy. There’s room to spread out without sacrificing comfort. And when you want a little escape, head up to the rooftop deck. Morning coffee as the city wakes up, summer evenings with friends, a little green oasis of container plants are all available, along with a fantastic view of the city skyline. And yes, there’s a two-car garage—something that feels more like treasure than convenience in this part of the city. The basement is finished, with tall ceilings, a Jack and Jill bathroom and a cozy, window lit bedroom made to be perfect space for sleep overs.
Living here means more than just the house. Pennsport is one of South Philly’s most beloved neighborhoods for a reason. Dickinson Square Park is just a few blocks away, there are coffee shops where the barista will know your order by week two, and restaurants you’ll still be discovering years from now. It’s walkable, it’s neighborly, and it has that spark of energy that makes city living so good. I-95 is right there when you need to get out of town, and Center City is a quick ride north.
Listing Agent
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joe.morrison@compass.comP: (267)-250-5578
Property Details for 1638 South 2nd Street
Property Details for 1638 South 2nd Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2523864 |
| Days on Market | 67 |
| Taxes | $2,309 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 AC / 1,050 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
Location
Building Information for 1638 South 2nd Street
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Property Information for 1638 South 2nd Street
- School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
- School District County ID: 803408593408
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19106 (19106)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $165,000
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $0
- City Town Tax: $1,016
- Land Assessed Value: $165,000
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: BB0
- Zoning: RSA5
- Tax Lot: 34
- School Tax: $1,293
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,655.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,655.00
- Total SQFT: 2,655.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Basement Type: Full
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 19.00 x 47.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 25728073
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Covered Parking, Built In
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://ordering.donkinmedia.com/sites/1638-s-2nd-st-philadelphia-pa-19148-19452916/branded
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 1638 South 2nd Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2523864 | $825,000 | — |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2523864 | $888,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2523864 | $825,000 |
| 09/29/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2523864 | $888,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1638 South 2nd Street
Schools near 1638 South 2nd Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Vare-Washington Elementary School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Furness Horace High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Widener Memorial School PublicK to 12 | ||
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush 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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