515 Reed St is a large, updated 3-story home offering 5 beds, 2.5 baths, a private patio, central a/c, and a fantastic location in vibrant Dickinson Narrows. A towering red brick facade welcomes you out front with a style that's classic Philly. Inside, gleaming newly updated hardwood floors stretch across the open living and dining areas, where tall, bright windows and high ceilings combine for an airy feel. Past a powder room, the kitchen is also filled with natural light. Out back, the private patio is the perfect spot to escape the city's hustle while grilling, gardening, or relaxing. Up on the second level, a bathroom and a bedroom, ideal for an office or closet, sits at the rear. There are two more bright bedrooms with hardwood floors in the middle and front. The top level has a similar layout with a larger bathroom, with freshly painted vanity and a middle bedroom with an attached bonus space for a closet or office. Completing the home is a clean, dry basement that holds the laundry, the gas furnace, and the gas water heater. In addition to everything inside, 515 Reed St's charming location earns a Walk Score of 90! A few blocks away, lively E Passyunk Ave and E Moyamensing Ave are both lined with popular restaurants and friendly shops. The famed 9th St Italian Market is nearby, plus parks & playgrounds, including Gold Star, Sacks, Dickinson Sq and Jefferson Sq, are close. There's also easy access to public transit, Washington Ave, Columbus Blvd, I-95, and South Jersey. Schedule your tour today!
TownhomeProperty Type
1915Year Built
735 sq ftLot Size
$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael McCann• KW Empower
•215-627-3500 (broker)
•irene@kwempower.com (broker)
Bought with Alison Centrone• BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Misael Santiago
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 515 Reed St
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2279408
Mar 29, 2024
Sold
$420,000
$223/sq ft
Feb 19, 2024
Contingent
—
Jan 31, 2024
Price Changed
$439,000
$234/sq ft
Sep 18, 2023
Listed
$450,000
$239/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2256856
Sep 14, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Sep 5, 2023
Relisted
—
Aug 29, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Aug 15, 2023
Price Changed
$469,000
$249/sq ft
Jul 20, 2023
Listed
$495,000
$263/sq ft
Jul 14, 2023
Coming Soon
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BRIGHT MLS #1007594460
May 27, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 2014
Listed
$335,000
$178/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009719076
Apr 23, 2014
Listing Removed
—
May 16, 2013
Listed
$335,000
$178/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 7, 2007
Sold
$239,200
$127/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000755591
Sep 14, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 9, 2007
Listed
$269,000
$143/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000561427
Apr 30, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Sep 6, 2006
Listed
$275,000
$146/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000503545
Sep 7, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jun 25, 2006
Listed
$285,000
$152/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000552575
Jun 26, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Feb 15, 2006
Listed
$285,000
$152/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 2005
Sold
$141,000
$75/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH255520
Jun 23, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2005
Listed
$141,000
$75/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH387776
Jul 16, 1999
Sold
$38,000
$20/sq ft
Apr 10, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 1998
Listed
$38,000
$20/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 16, 1987
Sold
$15,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,399
$77,140 + $308,560
$385,700
2025
$5,399 (+17.7%)
$77,140 + $308,560
$385,700
2024
$4,589
$65,560 + $262,240
$327,800
2023
$4,589 (+24.5%)
$65,560 + $262,240
$327,800
2022
$3,686
$58,716 + $204,584
$263,300
2021
$3,686
$58,716 + $204,584
$263,300
2020
$3,686 (+8.4%)
$58,716 + $204,584
$263,300
2019
$3,402 (+1.2%)
$54,189 + $188,811
$243,000
2018
$3,360
$53,520 + $186,480
$240,000
2017
$3,359 (−0.9%)
$53,520 + $186,480
$240,000
2015
$3,389
$11,978 + $240,922
$252,900
2014
$3,388 (+182.9%)
$11,978 + $240,922
$252,900
2013
$1,198 (+3.6%)
$1,792 + $10,464
$12,256
2012
$1,156 (+3.9%)
$1,792 + $10,464
$12,256
2011
$1,113 (+9.9%)
$1,792 + $10,464
$12,256
2010
$1,013
$1,792 + $10,464
$12,256
Tax history for 515 Reed St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,399
$77,140 + $308,560
$385,700
2025
$5,399 (+17.7%)
$77,140 + $308,560
$385,700
2024
$4,589
$65,560 + $262,240
$327,800
2023
$4,589 (+24.5%)
$65,560 + $262,240
$327,800
2022
$3,686
$58,716 + $204,584
$263,300
2021
$3,686
$58,716 + $204,584
$263,300
2020
$3,686 (+8.4%)
$58,716 + $204,584
$263,300
2019
$3,402 (+1.2%)
$54,189 + $188,811
$243,000
2018
$3,360
$53,520 + $186,480
$240,000
2017
$3,359 (−0.9%)
$53,520 + $186,480
$240,000
2015
$3,389
$11,978 + $240,922
$252,900
2014
$3,388 (+182.9%)
$11,978 + $240,922
$252,900
2013
$1,198 (+3.6%)
$1,792 + $10,464
$12,256
2012
$1,156 (+3.9%)
$1,792 + $10,464
$12,256
2011
$1,113 (+9.9%)
$1,792 + $10,464
$12,256
2010
$1,013
$1,792 + $10,464
$12,256
*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
5
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
16 ft.
Lot depth
45 ft.
Lot size
735 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,632
Year built
1915
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
011233900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RSA-5
/NIS
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
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
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Has Laundry
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $262,240
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: 16.00 x 45.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $65,560
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,880
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $2,070
School Tax: $2,517
Tax Assessed Value: $327,800
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $4,588
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
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 on Reed Street between 5th and 6th Sts.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,632
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 735 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 011233900
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Vare-Washington Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Furness Horace High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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
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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Estimated sale price
$486,000 – $588,000
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