This is a property sold as-is where-is in quickly developing Point Breeze. Great opportunity for an investor to renovate this gem. Full renovation is needed and Buyer responsible for all use and occupancy requirements. Open violations exist so Buyer should do all necessary due diligence. Property is vacant but settlement will be scheduled once court approval is granted. Buyer pays closing costs including transfer tax.
Point Breeze, located between Washington Avenue and Oregon Avenue, is a residential and artsy Philadelphia neighborhood with classic rowhouse blocks and a growing café-and-gallery scene. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around Point Breeze Avenue near Wharton Street, where corner bars, small eateries, and storefront studios keep the sidewalks active. American Sardine Bar and Brewery ARS anchor the local food-and-drink conversation, while the nearby Marian Anderson House adds a note of Philadelphia cultural history. Brick twins and straight-row facades define many streetscapes, punctuated by pocket parks and community gardens. Broad Street’s subway stations frame the eastern edge, shaping a walk-and-transit rhythm for daily errands and nights out.
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Market insights
1237 S Bucknell St · $125,000
DAYS ON MARKET
14 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$125,000
Median sale price in this area is $264,409. (112% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
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Interior features
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the first upper level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Exterior features
15 x 52 lot dimensions
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Fee simple ownership
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Masonry construction
Stone foundation
Above grade and below grade structures
Built year per assessor
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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
Climate risks
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
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19146
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Sun exposure
75/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1237 S Bucknell St
$121,686
$3,314 under list price of $125K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $130K to $410K.