Great Value property in needs of TLC. Super convenient location, This house is perfectly located in walking distance to shopping center, cafe, restaurant, public transportation, just minutes to center city, stadium, major highway I-76 & I-95. Upstairs has 3 Nice size of Bedrooms and 1 Bath, full basement. Living and Dining room combo, kitchen lead to rear yard. Cash quick settlement preferred.
Beautiful row home in excellent condition. New roof 11/06. New carpet and paint. Remodeled kitchen & bath, newer windows, clean basement. Must see. Great place to call home or a great investment. Easy to show. Seller is a PA Realtor.
Public Records
Jul 11, 1990
Sold
$26,500
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,231
$31,880 + $127,520
$159,400
2025
$2,231 (+30.2%)
$31,880 + $127,520
$159,400
2024
$1,713
$24,400 + $98,000
$122,400
2023
$1,713 (+41.0%)
$24,400 + $98,000
$122,400
2022
$1,215
$16,492 + $70,308
$86,800
2021
$1,215
$16,492 + $70,308
$86,800
2020
$1,215 (+7.6%)
$16,492 + $70,308
$86,800
2019
$1,130 (+30.0%)
$15,333 + $65,367
$80,700
2018
$869
$11,799 + $50,301
$62,100
2017
$869 (+4.3%)
$11,799 + $50,301
$62,100
2015
$833
$7,830 + $54,370
$62,200
2014
$833 (+10.5%)
$7,830 + $54,370
$62,200
2013
$754 (+3.6%)
$737 + $6,975
$7,712
2012
$727 (+3.9%)
$737 + $6,975
$7,712
2011
$700 (+9.9%)
$737 + $6,975
$7,712
2010
$637
$737 + $6,975
$7,712
Tax history for 2020 Mercy St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,231
$31,880 + $127,520
$159,400
2025
$2,231 (+30.2%)
$31,880 + $127,520
$159,400
2024
$1,713
$24,400 + $98,000
$122,400
2023
$1,713 (+41.0%)
$24,400 + $98,000
$122,400
2022
$1,215
$16,492 + $70,308
$86,800
2021
$1,215
$16,492 + $70,308
$86,800
2020
$1,215 (+7.6%)
$16,492 + $70,308
$86,800
2019
$1,130 (+30.0%)
$15,333 + $65,367
$80,700
2018
$869
$11,799 + $50,301
$62,100
2017
$869 (+4.3%)
$11,799 + $50,301
$62,100
2015
$833
$7,830 + $54,370
$62,200
2014
$833 (+10.5%)
$7,830 + $54,370
$62,200
2013
$754 (+3.6%)
$737 + $6,975
$7,712
2012
$727 (+3.9%)
$737 + $6,975
$7,712
2011
$700 (+9.9%)
$737 + $6,975
$7,712
2010
$637
$737 + $6,975
$7,712
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
14 ft.
Lot depth
47 ft.
Lot size
658 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
942
Year built
1920
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
481127000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RM-1
/NIS
Residential Multi-Family-1 District
The RM, Residential Multi-Family districts are primarily intended to accommodate moderate- to high-density, multi-unit residential buildings in areas where such development already exists or where it is desired in the future. The Zoning Code includes four RM districts. These districts are differentiated primarily on the basis of allowed minimum lot area per unit and allowed building heights.
Zone overlays
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Other
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $70,308
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 14.00 x 47.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $16,492
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 942
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $548
School Tax: $667
Tax Assessed Value: $86,800
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $1,215
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: 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
Cross Street: 20
Directions: From Snyder Avenue tun into 20th St then left turn on Mercy St
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 942
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 658 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 481127000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Girard Stephen School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Universal Vare Charter School
Charter 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Universal Audenried Charter School
Charter 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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
$145,000 – $176,000
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