Ecstatic to introduce to you a beautiful home situated in the heart of Passyunk Square! attention to detail is this owner's mantra , this well kept home is filled with old world charm and contemporary tasteful updates, great curb appeal , the front brick and marble was just re pointed for a sleek, clean look. Enter into this delightful sunny home to find original wood floors upstairs and down that were restored back to their original beauty, charming original woodwork throughout, Open floor plan with a very spacious living space plus separate dining room with a cool contemporary chandelier lighting , Adorable open air kitchen with full restored oak cabinetry, surround original subway black and white tile in pristine condition , full appliances Bosch dishwasher , original cast iron farmhouse sink, double cast iron drainboards and vintage restored double porcelain oven, newer double windows that let in beautiful light and air, Backyard patio is spacious and was just finished with cool brick pavers, what a space to entertain or BBQ! Incredible vintage etched glass banister leads you to a stunning upstairs with a newer spacious Spa bath with sleek black and white subway tile, porcelain pedestal sink and high end fixtures and lighting, two bedrooms that are spacious and have great closet space the whole home has a great contemporary color palette , full cemented basement is clean and has great storage, also tip top mechanicals , new Crown gas heater that was installed in 2013, newer plumbing, all new electric and service, if that's not enough just a 2 block walk to the culinary experience America has to offer, "Passyunk Avenue" also so easy to travel to Center City by bus, subway or bike, Acme, CVS , just a stones throw away! come today and see for yourself.
TownhomeProperty Type
1940Year Built
606 sq ftLot Size
$297Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tina DeJesse• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
•215-627-6005 (broker)
Bought with Britt McLaughlin• Coldwell Banker Realty
Super clean home, with character. Full cemented basement with all good systems, first floor living room , dining room, eat in plain kitchen, nice size yard. Second floor two large bedrooms, large tile bathroom, this home is in clean condition through-out. ..
BRIGHT MLS #1007235582
Feb 2, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Oct 2, 2012
Listed
$139,900
$161/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1983
Sold
$22,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,240 (−38.5%)
$52,000 + $208,000
$260,000
2025
$3,639 (−0.2%)
$52,000 + $208,000
$260,000
2024
$3,646
$52,100 + $208,400
$260,500
2023
$3,646 (+262.8%)
$52,100 + $208,400
$260,500
2022
$1,005
$11,129 + $60,671
$71,800
2021
$1,005
$11,129 + $60,671
$71,800
2020
$1,005 (+8.3%)
$11,129 + $60,671
$71,800
2019
$928 (−42.6%)
$20,553 + $45,747
$66,300
2018
$1,617
$35,805 + $79,695
$115,500
2017
$1,616 (+4.4%)
$35,805 + $79,695
$115,500
2015
$1,548
$9,032 + $106,468
$115,500
2014
$1,547 (+72.4%)
$9,032 + $106,468
$115,500
2013
$897 (+3.6%)
$666 + $8,518
$9,184
2012
$866 (+3.9%)
$666 + $8,518
$9,184
2011
$834 (+9.9%)
$666 + $8,518
$9,184
2010
$759
$666 + $8,518
$9,184
Tax history for 1036 Mercy St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,240 (−38.5%)
$52,000 + $208,000
$260,000
2025
$3,639 (−0.2%)
$52,000 + $208,000
$260,000
2024
$3,646
$52,100 + $208,400
$260,500
2023
$3,646 (+262.8%)
$52,100 + $208,400
$260,500
2022
$1,005
$11,129 + $60,671
$71,800
2021
$1,005
$11,129 + $60,671
$71,800
2020
$1,005 (+8.3%)
$11,129 + $60,671
$71,800
2019
$928 (−42.6%)
$20,553 + $45,747
$66,300
2018
$1,617
$35,805 + $79,695
$115,500
2017
$1,616 (+4.4%)
$35,805 + $79,695
$115,500
2015
$1,548
$9,032 + $106,468
$115,500
2014
$1,547 (+72.4%)
$9,032 + $106,468
$115,500
2013
$897 (+3.6%)
$666 + $8,518
$9,184
2012
$866 (+3.9%)
$666 + $8,518
$9,184
2011
$834 (+9.9%)
$666 + $8,518
$9,184
2010
$759
$666 + $8,518
$9,184
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
14 ft.
Lot depth
43 ft.
Lot size
606 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
868
Year built
1940
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
394025100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RSA-5
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-5
The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Aug 6, 2015 • Final
Electrical
Install an exhaust fan in a bathroom according to electrical code requirements.
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Street
On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $79,695
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 14X43
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $35,805
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 868
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $115,500
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $1,617
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
100 Amp Service
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Location Information
Cross Street: MCKEAN
Directions: MERCY between McKean and Snyder
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 868
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 606 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 394025100
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
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Schools
Southwark School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
South Philadelphia High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$246,000 – $297,000
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