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TownhomeProperty Type
1910Year Built
810 sq ftLot Size
$261Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Deneen Sweeney• Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester
•610-399-5100 (broker)
•klrw472@kw.com (broker)
Listed by Anne Hanna• Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester
Nice two bedrooms house that may need some upgrading in the Port Richmond area. Second floor features two roomy bedrooms and three piece bath, the first floor consists of a LR and EIK with abundance of a cabinet space and entrance to a nice back yard. Roof was replaced aprx. 5 years ago. Property appears to be well maintained , being sold in its current as is condition. Show and Sell !!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,240
$32,000 + $128,000
$160,000
2025
$2,240 (+12.8%)
$32,000 + $128,000
$160,000
2024
$1,985
$28,360 + $113,440
$141,800
2023
$1,985 (+35.7%)
$28,360 + $113,440
$141,800
2022
$1,463
$29,365 + $75,135
$104,500
2021
$1,463
$29,365 + $75,135
$104,500
2020
$1,463 (+7.7%)
$29,365 + $75,135
$104,500
2019
$1,358 (+16.0%)
$27,257 + $69,743
$97,000
2018
$1,170
$23,492 + $60,108
$83,600
2017
$1,170 (+4.4%)
$23,492 + $60,108
$83,600
2015
$1,120
$11,743 + $71,857
$83,600
2014
$1,120 (+59.2%)
$11,743 + $71,857
$83,600
2013
$704 (+3.6%)
$651 + $6,549
$7,200
2012
$679 (+3.9%)
$651 + $6,549
$7,200
2011
$654 (+9.9%)
$651 + $6,549
$7,200
2010
$595
$651 + $6,549
$7,200
Tax history for 3252 Mercer St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,240
$32,000 + $128,000
$160,000
2025
$2,240 (+12.8%)
$32,000 + $128,000
$160,000
2024
$1,985
$28,360 + $113,440
$141,800
2023
$1,985 (+35.7%)
$28,360 + $113,440
$141,800
2022
$1,463
$29,365 + $75,135
$104,500
2021
$1,463
$29,365 + $75,135
$104,500
2020
$1,463 (+7.7%)
$29,365 + $75,135
$104,500
2019
$1,358 (+16.0%)
$27,257 + $69,743
$97,000
2018
$1,170
$23,492 + $60,108
$83,600
2017
$1,170 (+4.4%)
$23,492 + $60,108
$83,600
2015
$1,120
$11,743 + $71,857
$83,600
2014
$1,120 (+59.2%)
$11,743 + $71,857
$83,600
2013
$704 (+3.6%)
$651 + $6,549
$7,200
2012
$679 (+3.9%)
$651 + $6,549
$7,200
2011
$654 (+9.9%)
$651 + $6,549
$7,200
2010
$595
$651 + $6,549
$7,200
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
12 ft.
Lot depth
68 ft.
Lot size
810 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
699
Year built
1910
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
451268400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Dryer
Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $128,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 12.00 x 68.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $32,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 699
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $985
School Tax: $1,254
Tax Assessed Value: $160,000
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $2,239
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Circuit Breakers
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: MADISON ST
Directions: GPS
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 699
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 810 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 451268400
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Richmond School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Memphis Street Academy Charter School
Charter 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Kensington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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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
$174,000 – $210,000
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