508 S 49th St
Description
The best of all worlds—stunning original character plus renovated kitchen and baths, fully rewired in 2020 (no knob and tube), 2-zone high velocity central air, brand new steam boiler...Gorgeous 5 bedroom (or 4 BR plus family room), 2.5 bath twin home on one of University City's finest tree lined blocks—right at Larchwood Avenue—at the crossroads of the red-hot Garden Court and Cedar Park neighborhoods. This bright home offers a lovely covered front porch and a beautifully spacious private rear yard.
The best of all worlds—stunning original character plus renovated kitchen and baths, fully rewired in 2020 (no knob and tube), 2-zone high velocity central air, brand new steam boiler (2025) to provide the most comfortable type of heat from the gorgeous, original radiators. Big, dry basement plus a storage attic. Character includes original oak floors, high ceilings, exposed brick, moldings, and original fireplace with gas insert.
This warm and wonderful, spacious twin home offers a STELLAR University City location—a short walk to Clark Park and its fabulous Farmers' market, Cedar Park, University City Swim Club, ReAnimator Coffee, Knock Box Café, Mariposa Food Co-op, Bookers, Carbon Copy, Gold Standard, Vietnam Cafe, Vientiane, Loco Pez, Doro Bet, Gojjo, Cleo Bagels, Amsale Café, and all of Baltimore Avenue's Restaurant Row, as well as other restaurants, shops & cafes. Close to HUP, CHOP, Penn, Drexel, Penn Vet, and 13 minutes to Center City by car or bike and plenty of convenient SEPTA options. No surprise that this home has a 92 WalkScore (and a 99 BikeScore!). Awesome home, block, and location.
Property Details for 508 South 49th Street
Property Details for 508 South 49th Street
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2553368 |
| Days on Market | 59 |
| Taxes | $9,036 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 AC / 1,950 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Location
Sold By KW Empower
Building Information for 508 South 49th Street
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Property Information for 508 South 49th Street
- School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- School District County ID: 300200397108
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: HENRY C. LEA (PHILADELPHIA PA)
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19143 (19143)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $645,500
- Year Assessed: 2025
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Zoning: RSA3
- Tax Lot: 107
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,464.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,464.00
- Total SQFT: 2,464.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Main Entrance Orientation: East
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
- 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 100.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 1216126
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Dryer, Washer
- Accessibility Features: None
- Window Features: Bay/Bow
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.cityblockteam.com
Property History for 508 South 49th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2553368 | $625,000 | — |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2553368 | — | |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2553368 | $665,000 | — |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2553368 | $695,000 | — |
| Dec 7, 2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #563339495 | $405,000 | +10.5% / yr |
| Dec 7, 2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1002690972 | $405,000 | — |
| Oct 19, 2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1002690972 | — | |
| Sep 7, 2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002690972 | $399,500 | — |
| Feb 4, 2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #346926624 | $305,000 | -2.7% / yr |
| Mar 26, 2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #273359005 | $349,000 | +6.0% / yr |
| Mar 26, 2008 | Closed BRIGHT #1005658170 | $349,000 | — |
| Feb 16, 2008 | Pending BRIGHT #1005658170 | — | |
| Jan 5, 2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005658170 | $379,900 | — |
| Jul 29, 2005 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH245370 | $300,000 | — |
| Jul 28, 2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #239864481 | $298,700 | +71.5% / yr |
| Jun 20, 2005 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH245370 | — | |
| Apr 18, 2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH245370 | $329,900 | — |
| Apr 27, 2004 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH182468 | $151,149 | — |
| Apr 23, 2004 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #239716630 | $151,149 | — |
| Feb 24, 2004 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH182468 | — | |
| Feb 13, 2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH182468 | $155,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2553368 | $625,000 |
| 01/04/2026 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2553368 | — |
| 12/02/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2553368 | $665,000 |
| 11/07/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2553368 | $695,000 |
| 12/07/2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #563339495 | $405,000 +10.5% / yr |
| 12/07/2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1002690972 | $405,000 |
| 10/19/2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1002690972 | — |
| 09/07/2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002690972 | $399,500 |
| 02/04/2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #346926624 | $305,000 -2.7% / yr |
| 03/26/2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #273359005 | $349,000 +6.0% / yr |
| 03/26/2008 | Closed BRIGHT #1005658170 | $349,000 |
| 02/16/2008 | Pending BRIGHT #1005658170 | — |
| 01/05/2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005658170 | $379,900 |
| 07/29/2005 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH245370 | $300,000 |
| 07/28/2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #239864481 | $298,700 +71.5% / yr |
| 06/20/2005 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH245370 | — |
| 04/18/2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH245370 | $329,900 |
| 04/27/2004 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH182468 | $151,149 |
| 04/23/2004 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #239716630 | $151,149 |
| 02/24/2004 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH182468 | — |
| 02/13/2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH182468 | $155,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 508 South 49th Street
Schools near 508 South 49th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Global Leadership Academy Charter Southwest A CharterK to 8 | ||
Sayre William L Middle School Public9 to 12 | ||
The Workshop School Public9 to 12 | ||
Paul Robeson High School For Human Services 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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