Move in ready and money smart! This beautifully updated 2 bedroom row home in South Philadelphia's desirable Whitman neighborhood pairs contemporary finishes with one of the strongest financing packages on the market today. This property qualifies for CRA financing with just 3% down, no PMI, and an interest rate lower than FHA. KeyBank is offering a 5K credit, stackable with the Philly First Home 10K grant, for up to 15K in potential assistance. The credit can be applied toward closing costs, prepaid mortgage or insurance, escrow deposit, real estate taxes, or per diem interest. An HWA home warranty is also included in the sale. Step into a sun lit open floor plan with gleaming wood floors, soaring ceilings with fans, and large windows that flood the space with natural light. The living room flows into a dedicated dining room crowned by chandelier lighting, then into a modern kitchen featuring new cabinetry, new appliances, a gas range, stainless steel hood, and stylish backsplash. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms offer large windows, abundant natural light, and ample closet space. The oversized bathroom delivers a large walk in shower, multiple lighting fixtures, thoughtful accessibility upgrades for safe, comfortable everyday living. Additional highlights include central air conditioning, a full basement with room for an exercise space, laundry, and extra storage plus future finishing potential and a fully fenced backyard perfect for gardening, entertaining, relaxing, or pets. Conveniently located near neighborhood shopping, dining, and public transportation with quick access to major highways, this home offers comfort, convenience, and serious value in one of South Philadelphia's most established communities. Opportunities like this do not sit. Schedule your showing today!
Greenwich, located between the Delaware River waterfront and South Philadelphia’s Pennsport blocks, is a historic and industrial Philadelphia neighborhood with working piers and brick rowhouse streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Washington Avenue near Columbus Boulevard, where big-box storefronts, auto shops, and food counters line a wide, truck-friendly corridor. Pillars include the Mummers Museum, the historic Shot Tower, and the waterfront’s Pier 68. Architecture shifts from compact 19th-century rowhomes to converted warehouses and port-era infrastructure. Side streets feel quieter, while the river edge reads as open and utilitarian. Parks and trails along the water add a breezy counterpoint to the freight-and-commerce backdrop.
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Market insights
512 Mercy St · $195,000
DAYS ON MARKET
43 days
The average home goes pending in 50 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$195,000
Median sale price in this area is $260,000. (33% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floor plan
Bar
Wood floors
Upgraded countertops
Ceiling fan(s)
Walk-in shower
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Gas oven/range
Range hood
Laundry & utility
Laundry hookups
Flooring
Wood floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Porch(es)
Awnings
Exterior lighting
Sidewalks
Street lights
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Main entrance faces north
Fee simple ownership
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Masonry construction
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas hot water
Circuit breakers
Municipal trash service
Other
Not in a federal flood zone
Irrigation water rights
Pet friendly with no pet restrictions
Full basement
Lot dimensions approximately 14 x 47
Urban location in Philadelphia
Nearby transit: airport under 10 miles; bus stop and commuter rail station less than 1 mile
Electricity and solar
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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
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Aug 31, 2019 • Final
Bp_alter
Construct a pressure-treated level platform and install steps and a stair lift. Remove the existing ramp and platform.
Remodel
Aug 7, 2019 • Final
Bp_alter
Remodel a bathroom on the second floor.
Remodel
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.
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
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
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19148
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Sun exposure
59/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 512 Mercy St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $163,000 and $336,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $163K to $336K.