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About this home
Discover this spacious 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath row home in the heart of vibrant Newbold! Freshly painted and featuring updated bathrooms, this home boasts hardwood floors throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The roomy kitchen offers ample cabinet space, perfect for all your culinary needs, while the separate dining area makes entertaining a breeze. The second floor hosts three good sized bedrooms and full bath, and the top floor features two more, including access to a newly updated deck—ideal for enjoying your morning coffee or unwinding in the evening. The home also features a recently recoated rubber roof for added peace of mind. The full unfinished basement provides lots of storage as well as new bath with shower; plenty of space to hang out if you so desire. Located in a fantastic area, you'll love the convenience of nearby public transportation and being just a short stroll from trendy coffee shops, restaurants, and all the buzz of Passyunk Square. Don’t miss out—schedule your showing today and experience the best of urban living! More photos coming soon.
Newbold, located between Broad Street and Passyunk Avenue, is a residential and commercial Philadelphia neighborhood with a rowhouse streetscape and a café-forward corner culture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Broad Street near Tasker–Morris, where SEPTA entrances, corner takeout counters, and small storefronts set a steady, street-level rhythm. Brick South Philly rowhomes, pocket community gardens, and stoops define the blocks, with newer infill mixed in. Two anchors nearby—South Philadelphia Tap Room and Second District Brewing—serve as familiar meeting points. Columbus Square’s paths and playgrounds add green relief a short walk east. The Broad Street Line keeps Center City and the stadium district within a straight shot.
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Offer insights
1538 Tasker St · $450,000
$445K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $445K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
190 days
The average home goes pending in 52 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.8%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full basement
Living area per assessor
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Heating & cooling
Heat pumps
Electric heating fuel
Central air conditioning (powered by natural gas)
Electric hot water
Exterior features
14 x 70 lot dimensions
Not in a federal flood zone
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Fee simple ownership
Year built per assessor
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Masonry construction
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Financial info
Improvement assessed at $300,000
Land assessed at $75,000
Total tax assessed value $375,000 (tax year 2025)
Annual taxes $5,249
Other
Pets allowed with no pet restrictions
Electricity and solar
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* * PRICED BELOW MARKET VALUE TO SELL * * Welcome to 1538 Tasker Street, a spacious, inviting three-story rehabbed townhouse in desirable Newbold. Step in to the welcoming foyer and through to the spacious living room with gleaming oak hardwood floors and tons of natural light, the perfect place to entertain family and friends. Continue into the open concept dining room and kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, custom wood cabinetry, recessed lighting, and tile flooring and backsplash. The abundance of natural light from the skylights and side and back windows makes this a bright and airy spot for enjoying your morning coffee, preparing your favorite meal, or gathering around the dinner table. The kitchen also offers easy access to the private fenced in yard, your own oasis right in the heart of the city. Rounding out the main floor is a half bathroom, featuring exquisite ceramic flooring and modern fixtures. Continue to the home’s second level, where you will find the generously sized primary bedroom and two additional bedrooms, all with oak hardwood floors. You’ll think you stepped foot into a spa in this level’s full bathroom, featuring floor to ceiling tile in a stunning black and white color scheme, modern fixtures, open shelving, and full height glass shower wall. On the home’s upper level, you will find two additional generously sized rooms that can be used as bedrooms or work at home offices. Looking for a rooftop deck with views of the city? You can easily swap out the window on the third floor landing and replace it with a door to create additional outdoor living space. Want to go even higher? Add a staircase to the home’s highest roof for an even better city view! The washer and dryer can be found in the home’s full lower level, which also has plumbing roughed-in, making it easy to add another bathroom for additional convenience. The home is centrally located within easy walking and biking distance to many neighborhoods: East and West Passyunk, Graduate Hospital, Rittenhouse Square, and Queen Village, to name a few. Commuting to Center City or one of the many universities or medical centers in the area, or just looking to take advantage of all the amenities our great city has to offer? Getting there will be a breeze…a short 2 block walk to Broad Street gets you right to public transportation. Make your appointment today!
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH984126
May 17, 2021
Listing Removed
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Apr 27, 2021
Price Changed
$410,000
$209/sq ft
Apr 8, 2021
Price Changed
$420,000
$214/sq ft
Feb 9, 2021
Listing Removed
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Feb 5, 2021
Listed
$435,000
$222/sq ft
TREND #5524796
Jan 11, 2010
Sold
$199,900
$102/sq ft
Apr 29, 2009
Listed
$199,900
$102/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1005239976
Nov 9, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 29, 2009
Listed
$199,900
$102/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH159332
Apr 13, 2007
Sold
$83,000
$42/sq ft
Dec 8, 2006
Listing Removed
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Nov 6, 2006
Listed
$83,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,849 (−43.3%)
$75,000 + $300,000
$375,000
2025
$6,788 (+4.7%)
$96,980 + $387,920
$484,900
2024
$6,481
$92,600 + $370,400
$463,000
2023
$6,481 (+31.1%)
$92,600 + $370,400
$463,000
2022
$4,943
$61,647 + $291,453
$353,100
2021
$4,943
$61,647 + $291,453
$353,100
2020
$4,943 (+7.6%)
$61,647 + $291,453
$353,100
2019
$4,594 (+78.3%)
$57,300 + $270,900
$328,200
2018
$2,577
$32,181 + $151,919
$184,100
2017
$2,577 (+4.5%)
$32,181 + $151,919
$184,100
2015
$2,467
$12,238 + $171,862
$184,100
2014
$2,466 (+181.7%)
$12,238 + $171,862
$184,100
2013
$875 (+63.9%)
$1,792 + $7,168
$8,960
2012
$534 (+3.9%)
$1,132 + $4,532
$5,664
2011
$514 (+9.9%)
$1,132 + $4,532
$5,664
2010
$468
$1,132 + $4,532
$5,664
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
1
Stories
3
Lot width
14 ft.
Lot depth
70 ft.
Lot size
1,003 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,962
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,962
Year built
1915
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
365377700
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
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 • 19145
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Sun exposure
56/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1538 Tasker St
$437,576
$12K under list price of $450K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $385K to $520K.