2303 St Albans St

2,580 Sq. Ft.
$503 / Sq. Ft.
2,580
Sq. Ft.
$503
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Your sixth sense is telling you something about this 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms home for sale with 2580 Square feet on this car‑free garden block in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood where Bruce Willis sat on the bench, in front of this house in the opening scene of the movie. The street is so still you can hear the wind move through the trees and the trickling fountain in the center courtyard very different from how it looked on screen, when Hollywood turned it into a brooding backdrop for one of...Your sixth sense is telling you something about this 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms home for sale with 2580 Square feet on this car‑free garden block in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood where Bruce Willis sat on the bench, in front of this house in the opening scene of the movie. The street is so still you can hear the wind move through the trees and the trickling fountain in the center courtyard very different from how it looked on screen, when Hollywood turned it into a brooding backdrop for one of the most famous thrillers ever made, The Sixth Sense. By day, neighbors walk dogs, kids play on the block, and the only “ghosts” are the film buffs who stop to snap a photo of Cole’s house across the garden where the flowers, grass, and wrought iron fence divides the homes. By night, the block glows softly under old‑world brick façades and warm window light, feeling more like a European mews than a Center City side street. Inside 2303 Saint Albans Street, the mood shifts from cinematic to quietly luxurious. This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath rowhome has been fully refreshed in a warm palette, creating a calm backdrop for art, color, and furniture. The first floor opens in a long, gracious sweep from the front door to the kitchen, with sun pouring in from the garden block and reflecting off warm wood floors, detailed millwork, and a decorative fireplace that naturally becomes the focal point of the room. The kitchen stretches along the rear of the home with tiled floors, stainless appliances, generous cabinet space, and expansive countertops, exactly the kind of “set” where everyone ends up gathering at parties. Upstairs, each bedroom feels like its own private scene: bright, quiet, and scaled for real life, not just photos. LVP flooring keeps things low‑maintenance on the upper levels and in the finished basement, perfect for pets, kids, or guests coming and going. The full‑floor third‑level primary suite is the showstopper, with an ensuite bath featuring double vanity, separate tub and shower, and spa‑like tile so you can escape above the city and close the door on the day’s plot twists. Additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guest rooms, offices, and hobbies, while the lower‑level finished space is ideal for movie nights, fitting given the address, home gym, or playroom, complete with its own full bathroom. Developed in the 19th century and later transformed into a shared garden, St. Albans Place remains one of Philadelphia’s most unique blocks: closed to traffic, lined with historic brick townhomes, and cared for by a long‑standing garden club. From here you’re moments to Fitler Square park, the Schuylkill River Trail, South Street Bridge, and all of the cafés, restaurants, and everyday conveniences that make this pocket between Fitler Square and Graduate Hospital so sought‑after. At 2303 Saint Albans, you’re not just buying a house, you’re stepping into a piece of Philadelphia film history on a garden block that feels almost too picturesque to be real, with modern, move‑in‑ready interiors that make the everyday story the best one.

Property Details for 2303 St Albans Street

Tax ID Number
302065300
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Entry Floor Number
1
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3

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Property Details for 2303 St Albans Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2603010
Days on Market22
Taxes$8,890 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1915
Lot Size0.02 AC / 992 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

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Building Information for 2303 St Albans Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1915Lot Size0.02 AC / 992 SF

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Property Information for 2303 St Albans Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19146 (19146)
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
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $635,100
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $508,100
  • City Town Tax: $3,911
  • Land Assessed Value: $127,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: O50
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Tax Lot: 19
  • School Tax: $4,978
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # 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: 3
  • # 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
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2023
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,580.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,172.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,580.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: South
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Roof: Flat, Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Basement Finished Percent: 95.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 62.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1062782
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: No
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • 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
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.agent215.com

Property History for 2303 St Albans Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2603010

$1,299,000
Apr 29, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #644214965

$400,000
Mar 29, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH716786

$450,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2603010

$1,299,000
04/29/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #644214965

$400,000
03/29/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH716786

$450,000

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Public Records for 2303 St Albans Street

Taxable ValueLand$127,000Additions$508,100Total$635,100
Tax Record2025$8,890 ($741 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,172 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,172 SqFtStories3Lot Size992 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1915ZoningRM1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN30-2-0653-00

Schools near 2303 St Albans Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - K to 12
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy
PublicK to 8

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public5 to 8

Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
Public9 to 12

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2303 St Albans Street is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19146. This property was listed for sale on April 30, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,299,000. It has been on the market for a total of 22 days and was last sold on April 29, 2019. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy, Widener Memorial School and Middle Years Alternative School. 2303 St Albans Street is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 2,580 sqft townhouse built in 1915.

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