Welcome to 3222 Mercer St! This house is located in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia, where you can enjoy living in close proximity to Campbell Square, Frank Glavin Playground, and Monkiewicz Playground. The neighborhood has many food & beverage options including Tacconelli’s Pizza, Stocks Bakery, Mercer Cafe, Gaul & Co. Malt House, PrimoHoagies, and Nemi. Conveniently located near the Aramingo Avenue shopping district and easy access to I-95, Fishtown, Center City, and the rest of the town. This lovely 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom house has many updates for the new homeowner to enjoy. The stunning kitchen has heated floors, white cabinets, modern stainless steel appliances & sink, butcher block countertops, wall-mounted shelves & pot rack. A door through the kitchen takes you out to your personal outdoor space, great for gardening & entertaining. Bathroom features include a skylight, full tub, a modern sink, & newer toilet with bidet feature. The roof was replaced in 2018 & the windows & skylight were also recently replaced. A new, 40-gallon water heater was installed in April 2023.
TownhomeProperty Type
1910Year Built
840 sq ftLot Size
$248Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kristen Knight• JG Real Estate LLC
•215-467-4100 (broker)
•info@jg-realestate.com (broker)
Bought with Robin Parker• Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
Newly rehabbed Home in Heart of Richmond. Mere steps to school, transit, etc. Freshly painted throughout. Neutral carpet installed 3/09. Straight front features s/steel capping, new storm door. Eat in kitchen with new ceramic tile floor and stove. Fenced rear garden approximately 18' deep covered patio. Heater serviced 3/09, newer electric service cable 3/09. Tight basement with tile floor. Painted walls. New toilet, sink and floor in bathroom. Appliances and Home Warranty included. Move right in. Needs Nothing!!
Public Records
Mar 3, 1994
Sold
$32,500
$42/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH459642
Oct 12, 1993
Listed
$32,500
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$963 (−59.2%)
$33,760 + $135,040
$168,800
2025
$2,363 (+13.1%)
$33,760 + $135,040
$168,800
2024
$2,089
$29,840 + $119,360
$149,200
2023
$2,089 (+39.1%)
$29,840 + $119,360
$149,200
2022
$1,502
$30,151 + $77,149
$107,300
2021
$1,502
$30,151 + $77,149
$107,300
2020
$1,502 (+7.7%)
$30,151 + $77,149
$107,300
2019
$1,394 (+14.4%)
$27,987 + $71,613
$99,600
2018
$1,219
$24,475 + $62,625
$87,100
2017
$1,219 (+4.4%)
$24,475 + $62,625
$87,100
2015
$1,167
$12,264 + $74,836
$87,100
2014
$1,167 (+71.2%)
$12,264 + $74,836
$87,100
2013
$682 (+3.6%)
$576 + $6,400
$6,976
2012
$658 (+3.9%)
$576 + $6,400
$6,976
2011
$634 (+9.9%)
$576 + $6,400
$6,976
2010
$577
$576 + $6,400
$6,976
Tax history for 3222 Mercer St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$963 (−59.2%)
$33,760 + $135,040
$168,800
2025
$2,363 (+13.1%)
$33,760 + $135,040
$168,800
2024
$2,089
$29,840 + $119,360
$149,200
2023
$2,089 (+39.1%)
$29,840 + $119,360
$149,200
2022
$1,502
$30,151 + $77,149
$107,300
2021
$1,502
$30,151 + $77,149
$107,300
2020
$1,502 (+7.7%)
$30,151 + $77,149
$107,300
2019
$1,394 (+14.4%)
$27,987 + $71,613
$99,600
2018
$1,219
$24,475 + $62,625
$87,100
2017
$1,219 (+4.4%)
$24,475 + $62,625
$87,100
2015
$1,167
$12,264 + $74,836
$87,100
2014
$1,167 (+71.2%)
$12,264 + $74,836
$87,100
2013
$682 (+3.6%)
$576 + $6,400
$6,976
2012
$658 (+3.9%)
$576 + $6,400
$6,976
2011
$634 (+9.9%)
$576 + $6,400
$6,976
2010
$577
$576 + $6,400
$6,976
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
12 ft.
Lot depth
70 ft.
Lot size
840 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
771
Year built
1910
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
451266500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RSA-5
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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
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Oct 3, 2018 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Replace the curb trap, fresh air inlet, and house drain. All excavations and plumbing trenches must have approved shoring in place during inspection.
Plumbing
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 Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Other
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Irrigation Water Rights
Improvement Assessed Value: $119,360
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 12.00 x 70.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $29,840
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 771
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $942
School Tax: $1,146
Tax Assessed Value: $149,200
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $2,088
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
100 Amp Service
Other
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
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: E Allegheny Ave
Directions: Turn right on E Allegheny Ave to Mercer St
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 771
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 840 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 451266500
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Richmond School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Memphis Street Academy Charter School
Charter 5-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Kensington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$182,000 – $221,000
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