Welcome to 1520 S Garnet St, a charming and well-maintained home tucked away on a small, quiet block in desirable Point Breeze. Enjoy peaceful city living with unbeatable convenience—just steps to public transit, minutes to Broad Street, and quick access to major highways. Inside, the open layout is filled with natural light, with two similarly sized bedrooms and a finished basement currently used as a bedroom for extra living space. The updated second-floor bathroom includes in-home laundry, and the large backyard offers the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. An excellent investment opportunity, the property is tenant-occupied with reliable renters paying $1,700/month and nine months remaining on the lease. Whether you’re seeking a smart addition to your portfolio or a future personal home in one of Philadelphia’s fastest-growing neighborhoods, 1520 S Garnet St delivers.
For sale
$250,000
1520 S Garnet St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
2beds
976sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1923
672 Square Feet Lot
$245,400 Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementLarge backyardIn-home laundryUpdated second-floor bathroomOpen layoutFilled with natural light
- 119 days |
- 342 |
- 16 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 02, 2025 at 06:18am
Listed by:
Christopher Somers 267-987-4443,
KW Empower 215-627-3500,
Co-Listing Agent: Rani Saba 215-284-1760,
KW Empower
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2527778
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 976
- Total interior livable area: 976 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 976
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 672 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 48.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 363221200
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Point Breeze
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $256/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $179,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,516
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$245,400
$233,000 - $258,000
$2,035/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+12.5%$256/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2527778 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2025 | Listing removed | $1,700$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2424894 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,700$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2424894 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2022 | Sold | $222,200$228/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2021 | Sold | $222,200-7%$228/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH1024254 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,517 +9% | $179,800 +9% |
| 2024 | $2,310 | $165,000 |
| 2023 | $2,310 +27.2% | $165,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,470/mo
Principal & interest
$1215
Property taxes
$167
Home insurance
$88
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Point Breeze
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mcdaniel Delaplaine SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10South Philadelphia High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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