2536 S Philip Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148-4721 $224,900

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Beds/Baths: 3/1
Interior Sq. Ft: 994
Acreage: 0.02
Age:100 years
Style:
Straight Thru
MLS#: PAPH2446418
Subdivision: Whitman
Design/Type:
Interior Row/Townhouse

Description

This affordable 3 bedroom home bath home sits on a wide tree lined street in the Whitman Neighborhood in Philadelphia, 2536 S Philip St. Ideally located within walking distances to shopping, public transportation, parks and more. 1st floor offers a living room, dining room combo, modern kirchen, with upper and lower wood cabinets, refrigerator, dishwasher, and access to a rear outdoor space. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms and 3 pc bath and plenty of closets. The basement is full and unfinished. This is an opportunity for a first time home buyer or can add to an investment portfolio..... a little tlc can make this home a gem.

Dining Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Living Room: Main

Taxes: $852
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Philadelphia City

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Ceiling Fan(s), None, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
On Street

Interior
Unfinished Basement

Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Masonry

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Public Elementary (69 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Taggart John High School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.17 mi
Sharswood George School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.19 mi
Key Francis Scott School Philadelphia City School District K–6 Philadelphia 0.57 mi
Fell D Newlin School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 0.61 mi
Mastery Charter School - Thomas Campus Mastery CS-Thomas Campus K–12 Philadelphia 0.63 mi
Southwark School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.82 mi
Jenks Abram School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 0.9 mi
Kirkbride Eliza B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.98 mi
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 1.05 mi
Vare-Washington Elementary School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.21 mi
Bregy F Amedee School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.33 mi
Fanny Jackson Coppin School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.41 mi
Nebinger George W School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.42 mi
Christopher Columbus Charter School Christopher Columbus Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 1.44 mi
Girard Stephen School Philadelphia City School District K–4 Philadelphia 1.46 mi
Childs George W School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.54 mi
Meredith William Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.61 mi
McDaniel Delaplaine School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.82 mi
Universal Institute Charter School Universal Institute Charter School K–9 Philadelphia 1.9 mi
Stanton Edwin Middle School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.95 mi
McCall Gen George A School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.96 mi
Independence Charter School Independence Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.18 mi
Arthur Chester A School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.19 mi
Universal Alcorn Charter School Universal Alcorn Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.77 mi
Greenfield Albert Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.84 mi
Russell Byers Charter School Russell Byers Charter School Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.93 mi
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.97 mi
The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Math Civics and Sciences Charter School Math Civics and Sciences Charter School 1–12 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Kearny Gen Philip School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.3 mi
Spring Garden School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.39 mi
Waring Laura W School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.46 mi
People for People Charter School People for People Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.61 mi
Powel Samuel School Philadelphia City School District K–4 Philadelphia 3.67 mi
Comegys Benjamin B School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.82 mi
Bache-Martin School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.88 mi
Ludlow James R School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.9 mi
Penn Alexander School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.93 mi
Morton Thomas G School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.03 mi
Adaire Alexander School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.05 mi
Mitchell Elementary School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
McMichael Morton School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.13 mi
Moffet John School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.14 mi
Independence Charter School West Independence Charter School West K–8 Philadelphia 4.17 mi
Lea Henry C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.33 mi
Dunbar Paul L School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.34 mi
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams Mastery CS-Hardy Williams K–12 Philadelphia 4.34 mi
Morris Robert School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.34 mi
Meade Gen George C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.35 mi
Alliance for Progress Charter School Alliance for Progress Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.46 mi
Belmont Charter School Belmont Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.49 mi
KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School K–1 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
Locke Alain School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.51 mi
Patterson John Middle School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.51 mi
Longstreth William C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Washington Martha School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.66 mi
Kelley William D School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.68 mi
Harrington Avery D School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.68 mi
McKinley William School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.68 mi
Hackett Horatio B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.68 mi
Catharine Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.73 mi
Global Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest a Global Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest at Huey K–8 Philadelphia 4.74 mi
Duckrey Tanner School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.81 mi
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
Welsh John School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.91 mi
Gideon Edward School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.95 mi
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.97 mi
Mastery Cs-Harrity Campus Mastery CS-Harrity Campus K–8 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

Public Middle (14 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Mastery Charter School - Thomas Campus Mastery CS-Thomas Campus K–12 Philadelphia 0.63 mi
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 1.05 mi
Universal Institute Charter School Universal Institute Charter School K–9 Philadelphia 1.9 mi
Universal Vare Charter School Universal Vare Charter School 5–8 Philadelphia 1.92 mi
Math Civics and Sciences Charter School Math Civics and Sciences Charter School 1–12 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Young Scholars Charter School Young Scholars Charter School 5–8 Philadelphia 3.57 mi
People for People Charter School People for People Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.61 mi
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School 5–9 Philadelphia 3.64 mi
Science Leadership Academy Middle School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 3.64 mi
Tilden William T Middle School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 4.31 mi
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams Mastery CS-Hardy Williams K–12 Philadelphia 4.34 mi
Belmont Charter School Belmont Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.49 mi
Middle Years Alternative Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.76 mi

Public High (43 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Furness Horace High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 0.53 mi
Mastery Charter School - Thomas Campus Mastery CS-Thomas Campus K–12 Philadelphia 0.63 mi
South Philadelphia High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1 mi
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 1.05 mi
Gamp Philadelphia City School District 5–12 Philadelphia 1.71 mi
Academy at Palumbo Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.73 mi
Creative and Performing Arts Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.76 mi
Universal Institute Charter School Universal Institute Charter School K–9 Philadelphia 1.9 mi
Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Te Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical 9–12 Philadelphia 2.04 mi
Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus 7–12 Philadelphia 2.32 mi
Constitution High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.36 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School 5–12 Philadelphia 2.77 mi
Universal Audenried Charter School Universal Audenried Charter School 9–12 Philadelphia 2.77 mi
Philadelphia Electrical & Technical Charter High School Philadelphia Electrical & Technical Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 2.93 mi
Math Civics and Sciences Charter School Math Civics and Sciences Charter School 1–12 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Parkway Center City Middle College Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.25 mi
Franklin Benjamin High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.33 mi
Science Leadership Academy Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.35 mi
Masterman Julia R Sec School Philadelphia City School District 5–12 Philadelphia 3.35 mi
Franklin LC Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.43 mi
Bodine William W High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.61 mi
People for People Charter School People for People Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.61 mi
Youth Build Phila Charter School Youth Build Phila Charter School 12 Philadelphia 3.93 mi
Paul Robeson High School for Human Services Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.01 mi
Penn Treaty School Philadelphia City School District 6–12 Philadelphia 4.12 mi
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.32 mi
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams Mastery CS-Hardy Williams K–12 Philadelphia 4.34 mi
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.37 mi
Bartram John - Main Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
The Workshop School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.45 mi
Belmont Charter School Belmont Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.49 mi
The U School: Innovative Lab Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.57 mi
West Philadelphia High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.63 mi
Carver High School Philadelphia City School District 7–12 Philadelphia 4.68 mi
Parkway West Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.8 mi
Philadelphia Learning Academy - South Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
Kensington High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
Kensington Health Sciences Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
Technical Freire Charter School Technical Freire Charter School 9–12 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
School of the Future Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.92 mi
Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School 6–12 Philadelphia 4.98 mi

Private (55 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
City Kids Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–K Philadelphia 0.92 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.93 mi
Bethel Baptist Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Philadelphia 1.05 mi
The Bridge Way School Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 1.29 mi
True Gospel Tabernacle Learning Center Pentecostal Preschool–4 Philadelphia 1.32 mi
Trinity Academy Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Philadelphia 1.4 mi
St Pio Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.43 mi
St Thomas Aquinas School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.56 mi
Calvary Temple Christian Academy Assembly of God Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.65 mi
St Peters School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.84 mi
St Mary Interparochial School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 2.07 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.17 mi
Delaware Valley High School Cc Nonsectarian 8–12 Philadelphia 2.3 mi
The City School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.32 mi
St Gabriel School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.58 mi
St Gaberiel School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.59 mi
The Philadelphia School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.66 mi
Philly Agile Learning Community School Nonsectarian Ungraded Philadelphia 2.84 mi
Friends Select School Friends Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.9 mi
Roman Catholic High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 2.96 mi
Clementine Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 3 mi
Greene Towne Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.03 mi
Jw Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 3.18 mi
Quadrat Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Philadelphia 3.27 mi
Our House Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.38 mi
St Peter The Apostle School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.69 mi
The City School- Spruce Hill Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.73 mi
St Francis Xavier School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.73 mi
Jubilee School Nonsectarian K–6 Philadelphia 3.75 mi
St Malachy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.88 mi
Hms School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Nonsectarian Ungraded Philadelphia 3.89 mi
St Joseph's Preparatory School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 3.97 mi
St Francis De Sales School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4 mi
Lasalle Academy Roman Catholic 3–8 Philadelphia 4.01 mi
Al-Aqsa Islamic School Islamic K–12 Philadelphia 4.02 mi
St Barnabas Catholic School Ims Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4.02 mi
St Barnabas Ims School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4.02 mi
Philadelphia Free School Nonsectarian K–12 Philadelphia 4.04 mi
Gesu School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.04 mi
City School At Fairmount Christian (no specific denomination) K–5 Philadelphia 4.04 mi
Girard College Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 4.12 mi
Legacy Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 4.13 mi
The Islamic Education School -Ties Islamic K–8 Philadelphia 4.14 mi
Little Footsteps Islam Ins Lfs Mennonite K–12 Philadelphia 4.25 mi
West Catholic Preparatory High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.26 mi
St Laurentius School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.3 mi
Beulah Baptist Christian Day School Baptist K–8 Philadelphia 4.59 mi
The Mill Creek School Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Al Mosheh Postive Educational Christian (no specific denomination) 1–4 Philadelphia 4.8 mi
Revolution School Nonsectarian 9–11 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
Community Partnership School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
Greater Hope Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.84 mi
Liguori Academy Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 4.86 mi
Nhs School St Annes Nonsectarian K–12 Philadelphia 4.86 mi
Faith Connection Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Philadelphia 4.9 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19148), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 30
  • Average salary of people in this community: $42,901

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 10,814
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.70
  • Households w/ Children: 55%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 12,430 (58.0%)
  • Rented: 6,831 (31.9%)
  • Vacant: 2,160 (10.1%)
  • Total: 21,421

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 52,259
Households: 19,261
Median Age: 36.40

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 11.0%
  • Some High School: 10.4%
  • High School Graduate: 35.8%
  • Some College: 10.8%
  • Associate Degree: 5.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 17.7%
  • Graduate Degree: 8.8%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $52,001

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • One Bedroom: $968
  • Two Bedroom: $1,096
  • Three Bedroom: $1,311
  • Four Bedroom: $1,397

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2536 S Philip Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148-4721

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