2605 S 17th St

1,495 Sq. Ft.
$268 / Sq. Ft.
1,495
Sq. Ft.
$268
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Location, location, location! Welcome to this fully custom 2 bed 2 bath situated on a wide street with EASY parking in South Philadelphia. Excellent transportation access; close to major arteries like Broad Street, Oregon Ave, I-76, I-95 and walking distance to the Philadelphia Sports Complex! Minutes from Passyunk Avenue and just a short drive to shopping centers and big-box retail. Upon entering you'll love the open floor plan with handsome exposed brick, Alaskan white oak hardwood flooring and...Location, location, location! Welcome to this fully custom 2 bed 2 bath situated on a wide street with EASY parking in South Philadelphia. Excellent transportation access; close to major arteries like Broad Street, Oregon Ave, I-76, I-95 and walking distance to the Philadelphia Sports Complex! Minutes from Passyunk Avenue and just a short drive to shopping centers and big-box retail. Upon entering you'll love the open floor plan with handsome exposed brick, Alaskan white oak hardwood flooring and a custom eat-in kitchen with HEATED tile flooring. Just beyond the kitchen is a full custom bathroom which includes a freestanding soaking tub (perfect for your little ones) and Carrara marble tile floors. Beyond the first floor bathroom, you'll find a nice, private back yard space ideal for entertaining in the warmer months. Upstairs you'll find two exceptionally large bedrooms with expresso walnut hardwood floors and a luxurious full bathroom boasting heated tile floors with a HUGE two person shower and seating bench. The main bedroom is large enough for a king size bed and features a full walk in closet with tons of storage space. The second bedroom offers flexibility as a nursery, home office, gym, library, creative studio or even another walk in closet for someone with a hefty wardrobe. The basement is fully finished and features epoxy floors, closet space, washer/dryer with ample storage. Beyond the pocket doors, you have a mechanical room which houses a high efficiency tankless water heater and air conditioning unit. And finally, a BIG value add here is that the 1st floor has been fully soundproofed allowing a huge quality of life improvement. Whether you're downsizing, buying your first home, starting a family, or teaming up with roommates, this home offers flexibility, comfort and room to grow. This is a great opportunity to put down roots and build equity while enjoying everything South Philly has to offer! Don't miss this opportunity to win BIG.
  1. Listed by Chelsea K Phillips • KW Empower
    P: (856)-449-6302 chelsea.phillyprop@gmail.com

Property Details for 2605 South 17th Street

Tax ID Number
261365600
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/26/2026 08:10 PM

Property Details for 2605 South 17th Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2567358
Days on Market56
Taxes$5,981 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.02 AC / 896 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 2605 South 17th Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1920Lot Size0.02 AC / 896 SF

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Property Information for 2605 South 17th Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19145 (19145)
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: $427,300
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $341,840
  • City Town Tax: $2,631
  • Land Assessed Value: $85,460
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Tax Lot: 64
  • School Tax: $3,349
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,495.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 56.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1042818
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Instant Hot Water
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 2605 South 17th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 11, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2567358

$399,999
Jan 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2567358

$419,999
Aug 14, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #631356254

$295,000

+100.3% / yr

Aug 14, 2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1001988296

$295,000
Jul 13, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1001988296

Jul 5, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001988296

$329,900
Jun 29, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #601441315

$135,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/11/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2567358

$399,999
01/02/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2567358

$419,999
08/14/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #631356254

$295,000

+100.3% / yr

08/14/2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1001988296

$295,000
07/13/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1001988296

07/05/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001988296

$329,900
06/29/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #601441315

$135,000

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Public Records for 2605 South 17th Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,582 ($382 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,272 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,272 SqFtStories2Lot Size896 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1920ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN26-1-3656-00

Schools near 2605 South 17th Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 5 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bregy F Amedee School
PublicPK to 8

South Philadelphia High School
Public9 to 12

Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)
Public5 to 12

Creative And Performing Arts
Public9 to 12

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2605 South 17th Street is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19145. This property was listed for sale on January 2, 2026 by KW Empower, it's currently listed at $399,999. It has been on the market for a total of 56 days and was last sold on August 14, 2018. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Bregy F Amedee School, South Philadelphia High School and Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP). 2605 South 17th Street is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,495 sqft townhouse built in 1920.

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