517 Carpenter St
Description
Inside, the home is bright, open, and thoughtfully laid out for modern living. Generously sized rooms flow seamlessly, filling the wide floor plan and high ceilings with natural light....Set on an incredibly rare 20’ wide by 100’ deep lot, this home offers a true Queen Village urban oasis with an expansive, lush backyard that is both private and exceptionally hard to find in the city. The outdoor space provides endless opportunities for entertaining, relaxing, or putting your green thumb to good use.
Inside, the home is bright, open, and thoughtfully laid out for modern living. Generously sized rooms flow seamlessly, filling the wide floor plan and high ceilings with natural light. Every bedroom is impressively spacious, offering ease of layout and functionality, while storage is exceptional throughout, including two walk-in closets and substantial basement storage to keep you organized. Enjoy skyline views from the rear bedrooms, as well as calming greenery from all three levels and both North and South exposures.
The lower level adds tremendous versatility (and square footage!) and is currently designed as a multi-functional space featuring a family room and a dedicated gym. Whether you envision a home office, playroom, or expanded entertainment space, the possibilities here are endless. The home also benefits from brand new HVAC installed in April 2026, complete with a 10-year manufacturer warranty and a one-year installation warranty.
Perfectly positioned in a highly walkable neighborhood just steps from the Italian Market, renowned dining, and local favorites, this home offers the ideal blend of space, convenience, and rare outdoor living. Perfect proportions, generous greenspace, and thoughtful design describe what could be your new home.
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Property Details for 517 Carpenter Street
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Property Details for 517 Carpenter Street
| Status | Coming Soon |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2610868 |
| Days on Market | - |
| Taxes | $9,801 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 2010 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 AC / 1,975 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
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1Property Information for 517 Carpenter Street
- School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
- School District County ID: 803408593408
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19147 (19147)
- 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: 2026
- Tax Assessed Value: $700,200
- Year Assessed: 2026
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $560,160
- City Town Tax: $4,312
- Land Assessed Value: $140,040
- Zoning: RSA5
- School Tax: $5,488
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # 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: Upper 1, Upper 2
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,780.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,280.00
- Total SQFT: 2,780.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Basement Type: Other
- Foundation Details: Permanent
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, 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: 0
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 100.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 21941667
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- 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
Property History for 517 Carpenter Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2021 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2002306 | $745,000 | — |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1479343181 | $745,000 | +13.7% / yr |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2002306 | — | |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2002306 | $739,900 | — |
| Feb 4, 2019 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #639297069 | $539,950 | +276.5% / yr |
| Feb 4, 2019 | Closed BRIGHT #1002088402 | $539,950 | — |
| Dec 11, 2018 | Pending BRIGHT #1002088402 | — | |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002088402 | $562,000 | — |
| Feb 1, 2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #566303209 | $10,000 | — |
| May 3, 2013 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009655914 | $499,999 | — |
| Feb 5, 2013 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009655914 | $509,900 | — |
| Apr 22, 2002 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH619882 | $700,000 | — |
| Feb 26, 2002 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH619882 | $700 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2021 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2002306 | $745,000 |
| 08/06/2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1479343181 | $745,000 +13.7% / yr |
| 06/26/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2002306 | — |
| 06/24/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2002306 | $739,900 |
| 02/04/2019 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #639297069 | $539,950 +276.5% / yr |
| 02/04/2019 | Closed BRIGHT #1002088402 | $539,950 |
| 12/11/2018 | Pending BRIGHT #1002088402 | — |
| 07/23/2018 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002088402 | $562,000 |
| 02/01/2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #566303209 | $10,000 |
| 05/03/2013 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009655914 | $499,999 |
| 02/05/2013 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009655914 | $509,900 |
| 04/22/2002 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH619882 | $700,000 |
| 02/26/2002 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH619882 | $700 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 517 Carpenter Street
Schools near 517 Carpenter Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Nebinger George W School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Furness Horace High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Academy At Palumbo Public9 to 12 | ||
Creative And Performing Arts 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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