Welcome to 511 Addison Court, located in a quiet, low traffic, cobblestone courtyard community in Society Hill. On the first floor there is garage parking, plus neighbors commonly use the front of their homes as an additional 1 to 2 spaces. Enter through the front door into a vestibule area with light transom and tile flooring, step down to coat closet, handy powder room and laundry / mechanical room with multiple closets, washer, dryer and laundry sink. Upstairs you’ll find a wonderful living room with high ceilings, hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, built in shelving, light transoms and glass doors to private red brick garden, perfect for entertaining. The next level features a dining room that overlooks the community courtyard and has hardwood floors, recessed lighting and great light from multiple windows, next you’ll find the kitchen with tile flooring, gas stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal, recessed lighting, Subzero refrigerator, all of this overlooking the living room. On the next floor you have a front bedroom with hardwood floors, recessed lighting and double closet. Full bath with tile floor and tub area and half wall of wainscoting. Hall linen closet. Spacious rear bedroom with hardwood floors, two double closets and recessed lighting. Finally on the top level you have your main bedroom suite featuring a wall of windows, carpeting, double closet, recessed lighting, full tile bath with stall shower. Door to rooftop that could be an excellent terrace that overlooks the courtyard. This property is located in historic Society Hill where you can walk to so many fabulous sites like South Street, Washington Square West, Spruce Street Pier, 4th Street Fabric Row, Jewelers Row, Antique Row, many historical locations, museums, restaurants and shopping!
This is a beautiful, prestigous, Addison Court 3 bed/2.5 bath home with red brick garden and large sundeck and 3 car parking!!! Walk up to lovely private cobblestone courtyard w/ brick sidewalk. 1st level has garage (plus 2 car parking in front), a powder room, a closet and a utility room. 2nd level has a bright living room with dramatic floor to ceiling windows, built in bookshelves and wood fireplace. Glass doors to patio/yard. Dining room with hardwood floors and kitchen with tile floors and appliances. 3rd level has 2 bedrooms and a full hall bath. 4th level is a wide open master suite with a wall of windows, sliding doors to double closet, built in bookshelves and a full bath with stall shower. Roof terrace with southern exposure. This home shows beautifully!! Must See! Buyer Brokers Welcome!!
BRIGHT MLS #1000826987
Nov 27, 2008
Listing Removed
—
May 20, 2008
Listed
$949,900
$517/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 10, 2000
Sold
$185,000
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 23, 1985
Sold
$195,000
$106/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,429 (−10.1%)
$197,580 + $790,320
$987,900
2025
$13,829 (+9.2%)
$197,580 + $790,320
$987,900
2024
$12,663
$180,920 + $723,680
$904,600
2023
$12,663 (+10.4%)
$180,920 + $723,680
$904,600
2022
$11,471
$245,819 + $573,681
$819,500
2021
$11,471
$245,819 + $573,681
$819,500
2020
$11,471 (+3.3%)
$245,819 + $573,681
$819,500
2019
$11,102 (+26.8%)
$237,900 + $555,200
$793,100
2018
$8,757
$187,680 + $437,920
$625,600
2017
$8,757 (+4.5%)
$187,680 + $437,920
$625,600
2015
$8,383
$62,057 + $563,543
$625,600
2014
$8,383 (−8.1%)
$62,057 + $563,543
$625,600
2013
$9,118 (+3.6%)
$14,752 + $78,560
$93,312
2012
$8,801 (+3.9%)
$14,752 + $78,560
$93,312
2011
$8,475 (+9.9%)
$14,752 + $78,560
$93,312
2010
$7,711
$14,752 + $78,560
$93,312
Tax history for 511 Addison Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,429 (−10.1%)
$197,580 + $790,320
$987,900
2025
$13,829 (+9.2%)
$197,580 + $790,320
$987,900
2024
$12,663
$180,920 + $723,680
$904,600
2023
$12,663 (+10.4%)
$180,920 + $723,680
$904,600
2022
$11,471
$245,819 + $573,681
$819,500
2021
$11,471
$245,819 + $573,681
$819,500
2020
$11,471 (+3.3%)
$245,819 + $573,681
$819,500
2019
$11,102 (+26.8%)
$237,900 + $555,200
$793,100
2018
$8,757
$187,680 + $437,920
$625,600
2017
$8,757 (+4.5%)
$187,680 + $437,920
$625,600
2015
$8,383
$62,057 + $563,543
$625,600
2014
$8,383 (−8.1%)
$62,057 + $563,543
$625,600
2013
$9,118 (+3.6%)
$14,752 + $78,560
$93,312
2012
$8,801 (+3.9%)
$14,752 + $78,560
$93,312
2011
$8,475 (+9.9%)
$14,752 + $78,560
$93,312
2010
$7,711
$14,752 + $78,560
$93,312
*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
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
18 ft.
Lot depth
52 ft.
Lot size
936
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,836
Year built
1975
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
051198030
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 5, 2025.
RSA-5
/CTR - CENTER CITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT CONTROL
/CTR - RESIDENTIAL PARKING CONTROL
/CTR - SOCIETY HILL
/NIS
/CTR - CENTER CITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT CONTROL
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
Center City Commercial District Control Area
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Center City Overlay District - Center City Residential District Control Area
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
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Has Laundry
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $573,681
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: 18.00 x 52.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $245,819
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,836
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $5,176
School Tax: $6,294
Tax Assessed Value: $819,500
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $11,471
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Forced Air
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: Located between 5th and 6th, Lombard and Pine Sts.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,836
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 936 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 051198030
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 5, 2025
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Schools
McCall General George A School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
Franklin Benjamin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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 104° 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$927,000 – $1.12M
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