Welcome to 1237 Wolf Street — a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully upgraded home in the heart of South Philadelphia. Step inside through the tiled vestibule and inviting covered front porch into a home that perfectly balances classic charm with modern comfort. The spacious kitchen features soapstone countertops, ample cabinetry, and clever pull-out storage, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The arched casings between the dining and living rooms add architectural elegance, while the first-floor powder room with a pocket door offers added convenience. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms, each with its own closet, and a large hall bathroom offering plenty of space and style. The primary bedroom is a standout, featuring exposed brick, barn-style closet doors, and a pull-out TV mount for a custom, designer touch. The finished basement—approximately 600 sq. ft. — offers even more living space with vinyl plank flooring, drywall ceilings, and multiple storage closets. A finished laundry room with a mop sink, cabinets, and countertop workspace adds both function and efficiency. Enjoy comfort year-round with two-zone central air conditioning and furnace heat (heater replaced in 2021). Outdoor spaces include a covered front porch and a back patio with upgraded stone wall accents, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include faux window blinds on the first floor and blackout roller shades on the upper level for privacy and comfort. This home offers a perfect blend of style, space, and practicality—all in a convenient city location close to shopping, dining, and transportation. Schedule your private showing today and experience 1237 Wolf Street for yourself.
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
989 sq ftLot Size
$243Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Nick DeLuca• KW Empower
•215-627-3500 (broker)
•irene@kwempower.com (broker)
Bought with Rachel Shaw• Elfant Wissahickon Realtors
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
16 ft.
Lot depth
62 ft.
Lot size
989 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,398
Year built
1925
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
394297200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 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
Oct 22, 2013 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Install a new curb trap for a single-family home.
Plumbing
Jan 5, 2012 • Final
Bp_alter
Reconfigure windows and doors and install a new skylight on an existing attached structure according to the provided plans.
Remodel
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
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished
Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 600
Improvement Assessed Value: $281,520
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 62.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $70,380
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,398
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 600
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $2,167
School Tax: $2,758
Tax Assessed Value: $351,900
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $4,925
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Wolf st
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,398
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 989 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 394297200
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jenks Abram School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Fell D Newlin School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
South Philadelphia High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$462,000 – $559,000
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