1983 Sterling St

Philadelphia, PA 19138

$169,900
Price
3
Beds
1,992 Sq. Ft.
$85 / Sq. Ft.
1,992
Sq. Ft.
$85
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This spacious West Oak Lane townhome presents a rare opportunity to build equity through renovation and some repair in today's competitive market. Featuring a patio, a generous living space, and solid architectural details, the home is ready for a new owner's vision and updates. The main level offers a bright Living Room highlighted by a large bay window, a vented gas fireplace, and parquet hardwood flooring that flows into the formal Dining Room. The home features an accessibility elevator that...This spacious West Oak Lane townhome presents a rare opportunity to build equity through renovation and some repair in today's competitive market. Featuring a patio, a generous living space, and solid architectural details, the home is ready for a new owner's vision and updates. The main level offers a bright Living Room highlighted by a large bay window, a vented gas fireplace, and parquet hardwood flooring that flows into the formal Dining Room. The home features an accessibility elevator that provides convenient access from the lower level to the first floor. Upstairs, the second floor includes a spacious four-piece bathroom with both a separate shower and soaking tub. There are 3 spacious rooms on the second floor. The finished lower level features glass block windows that allow abundant natural light into the Family Room, along with a second gas fireplace for added comfort during the colder months and a full, accessible bathroom. Showings to begin 6/26/26

The property is being sold AS-IS and will require repairs and renovations; it is priced accordingly. Washer/Dryer included in AS_IS Condition and will not be removed. This is an excellent opportunity for investors, renovators, or owner-occupants looking to customize a home to their own tastes while adding value.
  1. Listed by Lacenia Bridges • Realty Mark Associates
    P: (267)-481-5091 nairae2002@gmail.com

Property Details for 1983 Sterling Street

Tax ID Number
101398200
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/20/2026 04:01 PM

Property Details for 1983 Sterling Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2637354
Days on Market2
Taxes$2,826 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,295 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Building Information for 1983 Sterling Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1930Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,295 SF

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Property Information for 1983 Sterling Street

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19138 (19138)
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: $201,900
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $161,520
  • City Town Tax: $1,243
  • Land Assessed Value: $40,380
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Tax Lot: 256
  • School Tax: $1,582
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,992.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,332.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,992.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Roof: Flat
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8050/5001/1160/805050011160_512_384_WM_T2LK1Slc6PNe1peI.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Full, Outside Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 19.00 x 70.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard
  • Location Type: Urban
  • Parcel ID: 934998
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Dining Area, Elevator, Kitchen - Galley, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Double Sided, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Stove
  • Accessibility Features: Elevator, Roll-in Shower, Other
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 1983 Sterling Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2637354

$169,900—
Jul 25, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #276237473

$123,000—
Jul 15, 2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005235468

$123,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/19/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2637354

$169,900
07/25/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #276237473

$123,000
07/15/2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005235468

$123,000

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Public Records for 1983 Sterling Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,426 ($119 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,332 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,332 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,295 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1930ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN10-1-3982-00

Schools near 1983 Sterling Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Rowen William School
Public - K to 5
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
King Martin Luther High School
Public - 9 to 12
Building 21
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rowen William School
PublicK to 5

Wagner Gen Louis Middle School
Public6 to 8

King Martin Luther High School
Public9 to 12

Building 21
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 1983 Sterling Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138

1983 Sterling Street is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19138. This property was listed for sale on June 19, 2026 by Realty Mark Associates, it's currently listed at $169,900. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on July 25, 2009. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Rowen William School, Wagner Gen Louis Middle School and King Martin Luther High School. 1983 Sterling Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,992 sqft townhouse built in 1930.

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