Spacious two story, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath West Powelton townhouse with South-facing back patio, front porch and garden. Restored hardwood Floors with Walnut inlay throughout. First floor has open floor plan with pretty wood banister, dining area, powder room and separate kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher and room for an island or a table. Laundry room with door to brick patio. The bedrooms are large with the back bedroom having a bay window and the Front Bedroom having a very pretty wood Armoire. Full bath off second floor hall with tile floors, 5' claw-foot tub and vintage sink. Basement has good ceiling height and houses the mechanical systems. Economical Hot Water Radiator Heat. Included in this sale are all lighting fixtures, window treatments, washer, dryer, newer refrigerator and 3 window AC units. Great for University or Hospital employees or for and investor. Tenant occupied until July 31st, 2015. Realtor is a relative of the Seller.
TownhomeProperty Type
1915Year Built
1,221 sq ftLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Janet Margolies• BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square
•215-546-0550 (broker)
•heather.petroneshook@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Karrie Gavin• Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
Fabulous University City Townhome with terrific details. Recently rehabbed, this home features an open floor plan from living to dining areas, plus an open window through to the kitchen and laundry room beyond. Refinished wood floors with decorative detail throughout. Freshly remodeled 1/2 bath just off the living room. The back yard features a brick patio and shade trees. Renovated stair takes you upstairs to three bedrooms, also with hardwood floors, plus the full bath and linen closet. One bedroom has a gorgeous built-in wardrobe. Colorful paint is very cheerful. New boiler and water heater in 2007. Water filter at kitchen sink. Very close to Penn and Drexel campuses, this home has regular patrols and presence by the University City District, is in the Penn Enhanced Mortgage zone, and is accessile by the Penn campus van transport. The street is quiet and residential in feel and stops at 42nd Street so there is very little through traffic. This is a great house at a great price.
BRIGHT MLS #1008809906
Sep 27, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jul 9, 2009
Listed
$208,000
$150/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008695954
Jul 3, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Feb 6, 2009
Listed
$219,000
$158/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008643898
Jan 5, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Nov 10, 2008
Listed
$224,000
$162/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 10, 2007
Sold
$215,000
$155/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH133288
Jun 22, 2007
Sold
$215,000
$155/sq ft
May 22, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2007
Listed
$215,000
$155/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 28, 2003
Sold
$65,000
$47/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH295542
May 22, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Apr 16, 2003
Listed
$65,000
$47/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH622460
Mar 31, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Oct 2, 2002
Listed
$80,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,392 (−36.8%)
$68,460 + $273,840
$342,300
2025
$5,364 (+4.4%)
$76,640 + $306,560
$383,200
2024
$5,137
$73,400 + $293,600
$367,000
2023
$5,137 (+53.7%)
$73,400 + $293,600
$367,000
2022
$3,341
$35,805 + $202,895
$238,700
2021
$3,341
$35,805 + $202,895
$238,700
2020
$3,341 (+3.9%)
$35,805 + $202,895
$238,700
2019
$3,217 (+80.2%)
$34,470 + $195,330
$229,800
2018
$1,785
$19,125 + $108,375
$127,500
2017
$1,784 (+4.4%)
$19,125 + $108,375
$127,500
2015
$1,709
$9,160 + $118,340
$127,500
2014
$1,708 (+112.6%)
$9,160 + $118,340
$127,500
2013
$804 (+3.6%)
$2,267 + $5,957
$8,224
2012
$776 (+3.9%)
$2,267 + $5,957
$8,224
2011
$747 (+9.9%)
$2,267 + $5,957
$8,224
2010
$680
$2,267 + $5,957
$8,224
Tax history for 4068 Spring Garden St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,392 (−36.8%)
$68,460 + $273,840
$342,300
2025
$5,364 (+4.4%)
$76,640 + $306,560
$383,200
2024
$5,137
$73,400 + $293,600
$367,000
2023
$5,137 (+53.7%)
$73,400 + $293,600
$367,000
2022
$3,341
$35,805 + $202,895
$238,700
2021
$3,341
$35,805 + $202,895
$238,700
2020
$3,341 (+3.9%)
$35,805 + $202,895
$238,700
2019
$3,217 (+80.2%)
$34,470 + $195,330
$229,800
2018
$1,785
$19,125 + $108,375
$127,500
2017
$1,784 (+4.4%)
$19,125 + $108,375
$127,500
2015
$1,709
$9,160 + $118,340
$127,500
2014
$1,708 (+112.6%)
$9,160 + $118,340
$127,500
2013
$804 (+3.6%)
$2,267 + $5,957
$8,224
2012
$776 (+3.9%)
$2,267 + $5,957
$8,224
2011
$747 (+9.9%)
$2,267 + $5,957
$8,224
2010
$680
$2,267 + $5,957
$8,224
*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
4
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
15 ft.
Lot depth
81 ft.
Lot size
1,221 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,384
Year built
1915
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
061031800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RSA-5
/MIN
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
Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District
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
Street
On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In