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TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
928 sq ftLot Size
$311Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Rafeek Smith• Compass RE
•610-822-3356 (broker)
•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)
Listed by Farrakhan Slaughter• Compass RE
•610-822-3356 (broker)
•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)
Bought with Jacob Wibowo• Mercury Real Estate Group
This needs a rehab, but it has three bedrooms and a 1/2 bath, and a rear yard.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,110
$44,440 + $177,760
$222,200
2025
$3,110 (+7.4%)
$44,440 + $177,760
$222,200
2024
$2,895
$41,360 + $165,440
$206,800
2023
$2,895 (+42.0%)
$41,360 + $165,440
$206,800
2022
$2,038
$28,389 + $117,211
$145,600
2021
$2,038
$28,389 + $117,211
$145,600
2020
$2,038 (+7.5%)
$28,389 + $117,211
$145,600
2019
$1,895 (+53.2%)
$26,400 + $109,000
$135,400
2018
$1,237
$17,238 + $71,162
$88,400
2017
$1,237 (+7.8%)
$17,238 + $71,162
$88,400
2015
$1,147
$11,507 + $74,093
$85,600
2014
$1,147 (+135.2%)
$11,507 + $74,093
$85,600
2013
$488 (+3.6%)
$1,249 + $3,743
$4,992
2012
$471 (+3.9%)
$1,249 + $3,743
$4,992
2011
$453 (+9.9%)
$1,249 + $3,743
$4,992
2010
$413
$1,249 + $3,743
$4,992
Tax history for 1636 Reed St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,110
$44,440 + $177,760
$222,200
2025
$3,110 (+7.4%)
$44,440 + $177,760
$222,200
2024
$2,895
$41,360 + $165,440
$206,800
2023
$2,895 (+42.0%)
$41,360 + $165,440
$206,800
2022
$2,038
$28,389 + $117,211
$145,600
2021
$2,038
$28,389 + $117,211
$145,600
2020
$2,038 (+7.5%)
$28,389 + $117,211
$145,600
2019
$1,895 (+53.2%)
$26,400 + $109,000
$135,400
2018
$1,237
$17,238 + $71,162
$88,400
2017
$1,237 (+7.8%)
$17,238 + $71,162
$88,400
2015
$1,147
$11,507 + $74,093
$85,600
2014
$1,147 (+135.2%)
$11,507 + $74,093
$85,600
2013
$488 (+3.6%)
$1,249 + $3,743
$4,992
2012
$471 (+3.9%)
$1,249 + $3,743
$4,992
2011
$453 (+9.9%)
$1,249 + $3,743
$4,992
2010
$413
$1,249 + $3,743
$4,992
*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
58 ft.
Lot size
928 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,184
Year built
1925
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
365355400
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 20, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Install plumbing fixtures including a water closet, lavatory, shower and tub combination, kitchen sink, and laundry sink.
Plumbing
Oct 20, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Install a new electrical service panel. Install outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, ground fault circuit interrupters, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the building.
Electrical
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: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $165,440
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 58.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $41,360
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,184
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,273
School Tax: $1,621
Tax Assessed Value: $206,800
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $2,894
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
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
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: GPS
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,184
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 928 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 365355400
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Childs George W School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
South Philadelphia High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
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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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$351,000 – $425,000
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