523 S 27th St
Description
The upper levels offer spacious...Welcome to 523 S 27th Street, a turnkey 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat that perfectly blends classic Philadelphia charm with sophisticated modern updates. Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street in the heart of Fitler Square, this home features a sun-drenched, open-concept living area and a chef-inspired kitchen with stone countertops and a breakfast bar. Step outside to your private rear patio, an ideal urban oasis for morning coffee or hosting dinner under the stars.
The upper levels offer spacious bedrooms and a stunning third-floor primary sanctuary with vaulted ceilings, a skylight, and a versatile flex-space—perfect for a home office or nursery. The spa-like primary bath impresses with a dual-head shower and sleek finishes. Complete with a finished basement for a gym or media room and located just steps from the Schuylkill River Trail, PENN, and Drexel, this move-in ready home offers unbeatable convenience. Experience the best in city living.
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Property Details for 523 South 27th Street
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Property Details for 523 South 27th Street
| Status | Coming Soon |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2580446 |
| Days on Market | - |
| Taxes | $10,673 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential Lease / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 AC / 703 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
Location
Building Information for 523 South 27th Street
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1Property Information for 523 South 27th Street
- School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
- School District County ID: 803408593408
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19146 (19146)
- 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: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $762,500
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $610,000
- City Town Tax: $4,696
- Land Assessed Value: $152,500
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: O50
- Zoning: RSA5
- Tax Lot: 56
- School Tax: $5,977
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # 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
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
- Stories: Upper 1, Upper 2
- 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 Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- 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 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 Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Unspecified
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Unspecified
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Unspecified
- Room Exists: Yes
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,368.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,368.00
- Total SQFT: 1,368.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Roof: Flat
- Basement Type: Full
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, 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
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 14.00 x 50.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 1065113
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Interior Features: Dining Area
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- 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 523 South 27th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2093424 | $775,000 | — |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1490015872 | $775,000 | +25.3% / yr |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2093424 | — | |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2093424 | $699,900 | — |
| Jul 31, 2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #555785396 | $170,689 | -20.5% / yr |
| Feb 15, 2011 | Closed BRIGHT #1004255704 | $475,000 | — |
| Feb 10, 2011 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #304704347 | $475,000 | +461.1% / yr |
| Jan 17, 2011 | Pending BRIGHT #1004255704 | — | |
| Jan 4, 2011 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004255704 | $495,000 | — |
| Aug 31, 2010 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #296381398 | $220,000 | — |
| Aug 31, 2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004915794 | $220,000 | — |
| Aug 1, 2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004915794 | — | |
| Jul 28, 2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004915794 | $219,000 | — |
| Mar 29, 1996 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH463416 | $96,000 | — |
| Sep 5, 1995 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH463416 | — | |
| Apr 24, 1995 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH463416 | $99,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2022 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2093424 | $775,000 |
| 04/19/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1490015872 | $775,000 +25.3% / yr |
| 03/22/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2093424 | — |
| 03/16/2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2093424 | $699,900 |
| 07/31/2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #555785396 | $170,689 -20.5% / yr |
| 02/15/2011 | Closed BRIGHT #1004255704 | $475,000 |
| 02/10/2011 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #304704347 | $475,000 +461.1% / yr |
| 01/17/2011 | Pending BRIGHT #1004255704 | — |
| 01/04/2011 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004255704 | $495,000 |
| 08/31/2010 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #296381398 | $220,000 |
| 08/31/2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004915794 | $220,000 |
| 08/01/2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004915794 | — |
| 07/28/2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004915794 | $219,000 |
| 03/29/1996 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH463416 | $96,000 |
| 09/05/1995 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH463416 | — |
| 04/24/1995 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH463416 | $99,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 523 South 27th Street
Schools near 523 South 27th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Greenfield Albert M School PublicK to 8 | ||
Franklin Benjamin High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Creative And Performing Arts Public9 to 12 | ||
Academy At Palumbo 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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