Discover this spacious 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath row home in the heart of vibrant Newbold! Freshly painted and featuring updated bathrooms, this home boasts hardwood floors throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The roomy kitchen offers ample cabinet space, perfect for all your culinary needs, while the separate dining area makes entertaining a breeze. The second floor hosts three good sized bedrooms and full bath, and the top floor features two more, including access to a newly updated deck—ideal for enjoying your morning coffee or unwinding in the evening. The home also features a recently recoated rubber roof for added peace of mind. The full unfinished basement provides lots of storage as well as new bath with shower; plenty of space to hang out if you so desire. Located in a fantastic area, you'll love the convenience of nearby public transportation and being just a short stroll from trendy coffee shops, restaurants, and all the buzz of Passyunk Square. Don’t miss out—schedule your showing today and experience the best of urban living! More photos coming soon.
For sale
$485,000
1538 Tasker St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
5beds
1,962sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1915
1,003 Square Feet Lot
$478,600 Zestimate®
$247/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Freshly paintedUpdated bathroomsRecently recoated rubber roofHardwood floors throughoutSeparate dining area
- 42 days |
- 518 |
- 24 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ilene Wilder 215-514-0449,
Compass RE 2674358015
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2601052
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,962
- Total interior livable area: 1,962 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,962
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,003 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 70.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 365377700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Newbold
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $247/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $375,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,249
- Date on market: 4/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$478,600
$455,000 - $503,000
$2,959/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $485,000+38.6%$247/sqft |
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| 12/17/2021 | Sold | $350,000$178/sqft |
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| 9/15/2021 | Sold | $350,000-14.6%$178/sqft |
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| 5/6/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/28/2021 | Price change | $410,000-2.4%$209/sqft |
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| 4/9/2021 | Price change | $420,000-3.4%$214/sqft |
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| 2/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $435,000+117.6%$222/sqft |
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| 1/14/2010 | Sold | $199,900-22.8%$102/sqft |
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| 6/2/2009 | Listing removed | $259,000$132/sqft |
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| 5/2/2009 | Listed for sale | $259,000+1199%$132/sqft |
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| 3/31/2009 | Sold | $19,938-15.2%$10/sqft |
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| 12/18/2007 | Sold | $23,500-71.7%$12/sqft |
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| 5/4/2007 | Sold | $83,000$42/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,788 +29% | $484,900 +29% |
| 2024 | $5,263 -18.8% | $376,000 -18.8% |
| 2023 | $6,481 +31.1% | $463,000 |
| 2022 | $4,943 | -- |
| 2021 | $4,943 +7.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $4,594 +13.9% | -- |
| 2017 | $4,034 +87% | -- |
| 2016 | $2,157 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,157 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,157 +4.5% | $184,100 +1954.7% |
| 2012 | $2,065 | $8,960 +58.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2010 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2009 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2008 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2007 | -- | $5,664 +7.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $5,280 |
| 2005 | -- | $5,280 |
| 2004 | -- | $5,280 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $4,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $4,800 |
| 2000 | -- | $4,800 |
| 1999 | -- | $4,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Newbold
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Childs George W SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10South Philadelphia High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19145
- Newbold
- 1538 Tasker St







