For SaleOpen House1d on marketOpen HouseHistoric · 101 yrs
1543 S Bailey St
Philadelphia, PA, 19146 • Grays Ferry • Philadelphia County
$259,900
$272/sqft
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
3Baths
956Sqft
0.02 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Straight Thru Style
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
Grays Ferry
Grays Ferry
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
1d on Market
Listed Apr 13, 2026
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1925 · Historic
Bright and thoughtfully renovated, this 2-bedroom, 3-bath home offers a clean, modern aesthetic with functional living space throughout. The main level features wide-plank wood flooring in neutral tones, complemented by a well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a gas range, shaker-style soft-close cabinetry, and classic subway tile backsplash. A brick accent wall adds warmth and character to the open living area. Upstairs, two comfortable bedrooms and two updated, spa-inspired bathrooms featuring contemporary finishes and quality fixtures. One hall bath and on en suite bath! A sleek steel staircase connects each level, adding a modern architectural touch. The finished basement provides flexible space ideal for entertaining, guest accommodations, or extended living, complete with a full bath—an added benefit in an area where space is at a premium! Dont miss this one!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights shaker-style soft-close cabinetry, gas range, and bright and thoughtfully renovated as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,599/month
Principal & Interest$1,253
Property Tax$260
Insurance$87
Down payment20% ($51,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.04% rate · 30yr fixed · $207,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1925
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ParkingOther
Lot708 sqft
Days on Zillow1 Day
Price/sqft$272
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleStraight Thru
Year built1925
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOther
BasementFinished
Lot708 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGrays Ferry
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$3,331
Parcel364270600
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
Has Laundry
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Other
Construction
Masonry
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market1
Est. value$253,500
Est. rent$1,870/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$272
On marketApr 13, 2026
PostedApr 13, 2026
Last sold$239,900
MLS updatedApr 14, 2026
Tour days9
Views330
Favorites21
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19146
Price history
30 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 13, 2026Listed For Sale$259,900$272Bright MLS
Dec 18, 2024Sold$239,900$251Bright MLS
Nov 26, 2024Pending Sale$239,900$251Bright MLS
Nov 11, 2024Contingent$239,900$251Bright MLS
Oct 24, 2024Price Change$239,900$251Bright MLS
Sep 21, 2024Price Change$249,900$261Bright MLS
Sep 10, 2024Price Change$259,900$272Bright MLS
Jul 27, 2024Listed For Sale$269,900$282Bright MLS
Jul 1, 2024Listing Removed——Bright MLS
May 30, 2024Price Change$279,999$293Bright MLS
May 16, 2024Price Change$289,999$303Bright MLS
Apr 16, 2024Price Change$292,999$306Bright MLS
Apr 7, 2024Price Change$294,999$309Bright MLS
Mar 14, 2024Price Change$299,999$314Bright MLS
Feb 12, 2024Listed For Sale$305,000$319Bright MLS
May 7, 2021Sold$257,000$269Public Record
Feb 8, 2021Contingent$257,500$269Bright MLS
Jan 9, 2021Listed For Sale$257,500$269Bright MLS
Sep 16, 2019Sold$110,000$115Public Record
Aug 9, 2019Listed For Sale$129,999$136Keller Williams Philly
Mar 15, 2019Listing Removed$149,900$157RE/MAX Access
Mar 5, 2019Listed For Sale$149,900$157RE/MAX Access
Oct 6, 2018Listing Removed$1,200$1Owner
Sep 4, 2018Listed For Rent$1,200$1Owner
Apr 19, 2017Listing Removed$1,000$1Zillow Rental Manager
Apr 6, 2017Listed For Rent$1,000$1Zillow Rental Manager
Jun 5, 2015Sold$4,000$4Public Record
Jan 29, 2005Sold$56,000$59Public Record
Mar 18, 2004Sold$35,000$37Public Record
Jan 12, 1995Sold$29,500$31Public Record
Listed For Sale$259,900
Apr 13, 2026•$272/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$239,900
Dec 18, 2024•$251/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$239,900
Nov 26, 2024•$251/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$239,900
Nov 11, 2024•$251/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$239,900
Oct 24, 2024•$251/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$249,900
Sep 21, 2024•$261/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$259,900
Sep 10, 2024•$272/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$269,900
Jul 27, 2024•$282/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Jul 1, 2024•Bright MLS
Price Change$279,999
May 30, 2024•$293/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$289,999
May 16, 2024•$303/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$292,999
Apr 16, 2024•$306/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$294,999
Apr 7, 2024•$309/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$299,999
Mar 14, 2024•$314/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$305,000
Feb 12, 2024•$319/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$257,000
May 7, 2021•$269/sqft•Public Record
Contingent$257,500
Feb 8, 2021•$269/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$257,500
Jan 9, 2021•$269/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$110,000
Sep 16, 2019•$115/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$129,999
Aug 9, 2019•$136/sqft•Keller Williams Philly
Listing Removed$149,900
Mar 15, 2019•$157/sqft•RE/MAX Access
Listed For Sale$149,900
Mar 5, 2019•$157/sqft•RE/MAX Access
Listing Removed$1,200
Oct 6, 2018•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$1,200
Sep 4, 2018•$1/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$1,000
Apr 19, 2017•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent$1,000
Apr 6, 2017•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Sold$4,000
Jun 5, 2015•$4/sqft•Public Record
Sold$56,000
Jan 29, 2005•$59/sqft•Public Record
Sold$35,000
Mar 18, 2004•$37/sqft•Public Record
Sold$29,500
Jan 12, 1995•$31/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2025$3,332$238,000
Apr 15, 2024$1,594$113,900
Apr 15, 2023$1,594$113,900
Apr 15, 2022$873—
Apr 15, 2021$873—
Apr 15, 2018$812—
Apr 15, 2017$812—
Apr 15, 2016$721—
Apr 15, 2015$721—
Apr 15, 2014$721$51,500
Apr 15, 2012$690$3,200
Apr 15, 2011—$3,200
Apr 15, 2010—$3,200
Apr 15, 2009—$3,200
Apr 15, 2008—$3,200
Apr 15, 2007—$3,200
Apr 15, 2006—$2,976
Apr 15, 2005—$2,976
Apr 15, 2004—$2,976
Apr 15, 2003—$2,976
Apr 15, 2002—$2,976
Apr 15, 2000—$2,976
Apr 15, 1999—$2,976
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