For Sale

$349,000

256 S Alder St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

2Beds
1Bath
756SqFt

2Beds
1Bath
756SqFt

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1850
Price per Sqft
$462
On highrises
3 Days

Property Details

Charming 2bedroom townhouse-style home in the heart of Center City (19107). This residence features hardwood floors, in-home laundry, and a serene private backyard - a rare find so close to city conveniences. Located just steps from Jefferson Hospital, it offers easy access to top restaurants, vibrant shopping, green space, and public transit. Nestled on a quiet, friendly block, this home provides the perfect mix of urban living and family-friendly comfort in one of Philadelphia's most desirable neighborhoods.

Property Features

Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating and Cooling

Cooling Features: Central A/C
Heating Features: Hot Water
Heating: Yes

Land Info

Lot Size Acres: 0.01
Lot Size Square Feet: 602

Garage and Parking

Parking Features: On Street

Homeowners Association

Association: No
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Pet Description: No Pet Restrictions
Senior Community: No

School Information

Middle School: GEN. GEORGE A. MCCALL SCHOOL
School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY

Other Property Info

Annual Tax Amount: 5139
Source Listing Status: Active
County: PHILADELPHIA
Disclaimer: Standard
Ownership: Fee Simple
Source Property Type: Residential
Property Subtype: townhouse
Source Neighborhood: WASHINGTON SQ WEST
Postal Code Plus 4: 6753
Subdivision: WASHINGTON SQ WEST
Township: PHILADELPHIA

Building and Construction

Total Square Feet Living: 756
Year Built: 1850
Above Grade Finished Area: 756
BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
Construction Materials: Masonry
Levels: 2
Property Age: 175
Levels or Stories: 2
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Total Area Sqft: 756

Property History

Property Price

Date	Event	Price	Price/Sq Ft	Source
11/25/2025	Listed	$349,000	$462	BrightMLS
07/07/2021	Listing removed	-	-	BrightMLS
05/24/2021	Listed	$375,000	$496	BrightMLS
03/06/2020	Listing removed	-	-	AppfolioUnits
02/10/2020	Listed for rent	$1,950	$3	AppfolioUnits
01/04/2019	Listing removed	$1,745	$2	BrightMLS
01/02/2019	Listing removed	-	-	BrightMLS

Property Tax

Year	Taxes	Land	added to	Additions	equals	Total assessments
2025	$6,584	$94,080	+	$376,320	=	$470,400
2024	$5,532	$79,040	+	$316,160	=	$395,200
2023	$5,532	$79,040	+	$316,160	=	$395,200
2022	$5,138	$110,037	+	$257,063	=	$367,100
2021	$5,138	$110,037	+	$257,063	=	$367,100
2020	$5,138	$110,037	+	$257,063	=	$367,100
2019	$4,973	$106,500	+	$248,800	=	$355,300

Neighborhood

Environmental Risk

Nearby Home Values

Address	Estimate	Bed	Bath	Sq Ft	Lot (sq ft)
1010-00 Race St Unit 6LM	$399.9K	2	2	1290	1290
1010-00 Race St Unit 8H	$219.9K	1	1	724	724
323 S Camac St	$950K	4	3	1750	871
1326-42 Spruce St Unit 1701	$450K	2	2	1209	1209
1326 Spruce St Apt 1701	$375K	2	2	1207	1207
1224 Carlton St	$329.9K	2	1	1032	436

Presented by:
Yingxia Chen
state license#RS339302

Broker Location:

MEDIA

Data Source:

BrightMLS

Source's Property ID:

PAPH2561576

Data Source Copyright:

$349,000

256 S Alder St, Philadelphia, PA 19107