429 S 45th St
Description
The home’s well-maintained exterior includes original columns and railings on the open porch, fish scale shingles on the side bays, and a 4-color paint scheme – there’s no ugly modern plastic siding anywhere.
The c.1902 interior décor includes a living room mantle...Victorian details galore will greet you at this almost-3000 s.f. semi-detached home in the Spruce Hill section of West Philly’s University City – plus, it’s in the catchment area for the high-performing Penn Alexander K-8 public school.*
The home’s well-maintained exterior includes original columns and railings on the open porch, fish scale shingles on the side bays, and a 4-color paint scheme – there’s no ugly modern plastic siding anywhere.
The c.1902 interior décor includes a living room mantle and a bay with a window seat and leaded glass; interior shutters on the dining room bay, unpainted woodwork, oak flooring and a handsome staircase to upper levels. The custom kitchen is open to the really big dining room, making a great entertaining space. A half bath and rear storage room complete the 1st floor, and outside, there’s a front garden and a fenced private rear yard edged with garden beds.
Upstairs, the 2nd floor front room could be a glamorous large bedroom but it works best as it was originally designed: as a family room, featuring double doors with leaded glass, a bay of windows to bring in the sunshine, and a decorative fireplace. Two other bedrooms on this floor are interconnected; the main bedroom includes a deep and glorious 3-door armoire, and the bath is a mixture of old and new. The 3rd floor has three more bedrooms, another bath and an in-law kitchen which a future owner may want to turn into a laundry room if they aren’t sharing the house with relatives. (Third floor roommates' lease ends 6/30/2025 and a termination notice has been signed by all parties.)
The 45th St. location between Osage & Larchwood Avenues is just 1.5 blocks from Baltimore Avenue, West Philly’s main street where you’ll find an eclectic mix of small restaurants, bars & shops, plus two large parks. Also on Baltimore, you can catch the #34 trolley (recently renamed T-2) for a 15-minute ride to the heart of center city Philadelphia, with stops at UPenn, Drexel U and the 30th St. Station transportation hub along the way.
*Catchment area location doesn’t guarantee admission.
Listing Agent
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Property Details for 429 South 45th Street
Property Details for 429 South 45th Street
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2466584 |
| Days on Market | 29 |
| Taxes | $11,665 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 AC / 2,200 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Location
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Building Information for 429 South 45th Street
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Property Information for 429 South 45th Street
- School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- School District County ID: 300200397108
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: PENN ALEXANDER (PHILADELPHIA PA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: PENN ALEXANDER (PHILADELPHIA PA)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19104 (19104)
- 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: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $833,400
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $666,720
- City Town Tax: $5,132
- Land Assessed Value: $166,680
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: H50
- Historic: No
- Zoning: RSA3
- Tax Lot: 172
- School Tax: $6,533
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
- Room List: 2nd Stry Fam Rm, Mud Room, Bonus Room
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Room Type: 2nd Stry Fam Rm
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,958.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,958.00
- Total SQFT: 2,958.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Main Entrance Orientation: West
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Full
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 22.00 x 100.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 1047521
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen - Island, Kitchenette, Stain/Lead Glass
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Non-Functioning
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Exterior Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
- 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
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 429 South 45th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2466584 | $875,000 | — |
| May 21, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2466584 | — | |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2466584 | $929,000 | — |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2466584 | $929,000 | — |
| Jun 17, 2005 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH231494 | $320,000 | — |
| Jun 16, 2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #239845458 | $320,000 | — |
| Apr 8, 2005 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH231494 | — | |
| Jan 31, 2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH231494 | $399,000 | — |
| Jun 30, 1999 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH590444 | $145,000 | — |
| Jul 15, 1998 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH590444 | $145,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2466584 | $875,000 |
| 05/21/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2466584 | — |
| 04/24/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2466584 | $929,000 |
| 04/05/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2466584 | $929,000 |
| 06/17/2005 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH231494 | $320,000 |
| 06/16/2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #239845458 | $320,000 |
| 04/08/2005 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH231494 | — |
| 01/31/2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH231494 | $399,000 |
| 06/30/1999 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH590444 | $145,000 |
| 07/15/1998 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH590444 | $145,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 429 South 45th Street
Schools near 429 South 45th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Penn Alexander School PublicK to 8 | ||
West Philadelphia High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Widener Memorial School PublicK to 12 | ||
Middle Years Alternative School Public6 to 8 |
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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