For Sale123d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
1045 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA, 19143 • Kingesessing • Philadelphia County
$159,900
$123/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,300Sqft
0.03 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Straight Thru Style
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
West Philadelphia
Kingesessing
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
1-Car Garage
Basement · Attached
This home is getting attention
Listed 123 days ago · 543 views · 18 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
543 views
People checking out this listing
18 saves
Buyers have saved this home
123 days on market
Established listing
$123/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Townhouse · Built 1925 · Historic
Investor or savvy homebuyer alert! Don’t miss this rare short sale opportunity—a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of West Philadelphia, perfectly located on a major thoroughfare with easy access to transit, schools, and shopping. This highly walkable, bike-friendly property features an enclosed porch, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, and a shed for extra storage. Some systems have already been upgraded, but the home still needs TLC—making it ideal for those looking to build style a large home to suit your taste while building sweat equity or maximize investment returns. All bedrooms are oversized and bright, with a three-piece bath, large partial basement with full bath and attached garage offering even more potential. Whether you’re an investor searching for your next fix-and-flip or a homebuyer ready to customize your dream home, this property is priced to sell and packed with upside. SOLD IN AS-IS WHERE-IS CONDITION.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights attached garage, shed for extra storage, and eat-in kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,048/month
Principal & Interest$835
Property Tax$160
Insurance$53
Down payment20% ($31,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.81% rate · 30yr fixed · $127,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1925
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot1,440 sqft
Days on Zillow123 Days
Price/sqft$123
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleStraight Thru
Year built1925
Stories2
Systems
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingBasement, Attached
Garage1 spaces
BasementUnfinished
Lot1,440 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodKingesessing
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$2,250
Parcel511036200
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Baseboard
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Basement
Attached
Construction
Masonry
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Bathroom1
UpperBasement
Lower1×1 ft1 sqft
Dining Room
Main1×1 ft1 sqft
Kitchen
MainLiving Room
Main1×1 ft1 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market123
Est. value$155,500
Est. rent$1,848/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$123
On marketDec 8, 2025
PostedDec 8, 2025
MLS updatedDec 10, 2025
Tour days9
Views543
Favorites18
How are the schools in Philadelphia?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19143
Price history
1 event
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 8, 2025Listed For Sale$159,900$123Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$159,900
Dec 8, 2025•$123/sqft•Bright MLS
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$2,251$160,800
Apr 10, 2024$1,183$84,500
Apr 10, 2023$1,183$84,500
Apr 10, 2022$1,025—
Apr 10, 2021$1,025—
Apr 10, 2018$946—
Apr 10, 2017$386—
Apr 10, 2016$400—
Apr 10, 2015$356—
Apr 10, 2014$356$46,300
Apr 10, 2012$218$7,392
Apr 10, 2011—$7,392
Apr 10, 2010—$7,392
Apr 10, 2009—$7,392
Apr 10, 2008—$7,392
Apr 10, 2007—$7,392
Apr 10, 2006—$7,392
Apr 10, 2005—$7,392
Apr 10, 2004—$7,392
Apr 10, 2003—$7,392
Apr 10, 2002—$5,280
Apr 10, 2000—$5,280
Apr 10, 1999—$5,280
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Local context around this listing
Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia County
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Nearby cities
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