705 Manton St
Description
Right from the start, you’ll notice the original tile vestibule—a charming nod to the home’s heritage—leading into an open living space that feels remarkably airy. At 18 feet wide, this property offers a sense of scale uncommon for the neighborhood, providing that extra breathing room you’ve been looking for.
The heart...Welcome to 705 Manton - Step into a home that perfectly balances charm and character with modern updates and finishes. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is ready for its next owners.
Right from the start, you’ll notice the original tile vestibule—a charming nod to the home’s heritage—leading into an open living space that feels remarkably airy. At 18 feet wide, this property offers a sense of scale uncommon for the neighborhood, providing that extra breathing room you’ve been looking for.
The heart of the home is the brand-new kitchen, designed for both style and function with modern finishes. Throughout much of the house, original hardwood floors have been preserved. Upstairs on the second floor, you’ll find two bedrooms, a full bathroom and the laundry room. Designed for ultimate flexibility, the front bedroom features a custom built-in Murphy bed system, making it an effortless transition between a productive home office and a welcoming guest suite. The second bedroom offers additional versatility, currently configured as a charming nursery but easily adaptable to suit any number of needs.
Continuing to the third level - The primary suite. Newly stained hardwood, and a brand new primary bathroom add a level of modern elegance to this original 1925 home. The primary floor offers a private retreat with all the contemporary comforts.
The top floor reveals a versatile pilot house complete with a convenient wet bar, serving as the perfect indoor transition to an expansive roof deck with panoramic views.
Additional highlights include: New HVAC System (2024), New Hot Water Heater/Boiler (2025), New Roof (2025), New Kitchen (2025), New primary bathroom (2025).
1st showings begin at the open house on Friday between 4pm and 6pm.
Listing Agents
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P: (610)-937-3822
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P: (215)-915-2000
Property Details for 705 Manton Street
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Property Details for 705 Manton Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2637362 |
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Taxes | $8,121 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 AC / 855 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
Location
Building Information for 705 Manton Street
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1Property Information for 705 Manton Street
- School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
- School District County ID: 803408593408
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- 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: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $580,200
- Year Assessed: 2026
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $464,160
- City Town Tax: $3,573
- Land Assessed Value: $116,040
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: O50
- Zoning: RSA5
- Tax Lot: 267
- School Tax: $4,548
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
- Stories: Main
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,144.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,044.00
- Total SQFT: 2,144.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Foundation Details: Other
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 18.00 x 48.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 883944
- Type Of Parking: None
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Other
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 705 Manton Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2637362 | $769,000 | — |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2081854 | $599,000 | — |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1488734062 | $599,000 | +9.2% / yr |
| Feb 20, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2081854 | — | |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2081854 | $620,000 | — |
| May 12, 2010 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009027870 | $355,000 | — |
| Apr 7, 2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009027870 | $365,000 | — |
| Aug 27, 2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #260968153 | $179,900 | — |
| Aug 27, 2008 | Closed BRIGHT #1003605827 | $179,900 | — |
| Jul 19, 2008 | Pending BRIGHT #1003605827 | — | |
| Jul 15, 2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003605827 | $179,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2637362 | $769,000 |
| 04/26/2022 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2081854 | $599,000 |
| 04/20/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1488734062 | $599,000 +9.2% / yr |
| 02/20/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2081854 | — |
| 02/10/2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2081854 | $620,000 |
| 05/12/2010 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009027870 | $355,000 |
| 04/07/2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009027870 | $365,000 |
| 08/27/2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #260968153 | $179,900 |
| 08/27/2008 | Closed BRIGHT #1003605827 | $179,900 |
| 07/19/2008 | Pending BRIGHT #1003605827 | — |
| 07/15/2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003605827 | $179,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 705 Manton Street
Schools near 705 Manton 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 |
|---|---|---|
Vare-Washington Elementary School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Furness Horace High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Academy At Palumbo Public9 to 12 | ||
Creative And Performing Arts High School 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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