If you're looking for a home on a quiet street in South Philly that is perfectly Turn Key, then look no further. .. Welcome home to 523 Tree St- This newer construction, uniquely designed home is located a 1/2 block from Mifflin Park. This open floor plan offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, with over 1250 square feet of finished living space. Going right through the front entrance leads you up to a spacious living and dining room with gleaming hardwood floors, mounted shelving and a gorgeous custom Anthropologie pendant light in the entrance way. Off of the dining room, you will find a generously sized, fenced in backyard with a large storage shed- perfect for outdoor entertaining. The laundry is conveniently located on this level with brand new, energy efficient/smart home enabled LG washer and dryer. Enter the home and go down the stairway to the right, taking you to the lower level, complete with 10 foot ceilings, recessed lighting, a powder room, and very spacious eat-in kitchen with solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, ceramic tile and stainless steel appliances. The 2nd floor has your two nice sized bedrooms with custom closet systems, natural light, and ceiling fans. The master bedroom features a Juliet Balcony with French Doors leading out to the terrace. There is also a full bath on this level. The 2nd bedroom has a brand new Murphy bed. Fresh paint, brand new hot water heater, Nest thermostat, August smart doorknob & keypad, and many more upgrades! Want a piece of that old South Philly charm but in a newer built home? Then your search is over. Located conveniently within walking distance to shops, restaurants, parks, schools and recreation. Schedule your private showing today.
TownhomeProperty Type
2008Year Built
560 sq ftLot Size
$206Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Becky Bostic• Keller Williams Main Line
•610-520-0100 (broker)
•info@mainlinekw.com (broker)
Listed by Raffaellina Merlino• Keller Williams Main Line
•610-520-0100 (broker)
•info@mainlinekw.com (broker)
Bought with Liz Scott• OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
Fantastic opportunity to own this like new, 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home for sale in the Whitman neighborhood of South Philly! This house is just 8 years old and located half a block from Mifflin Square! Large windows along the front of this home flood the house with natural light throughout. The fantastic large kitchen is located on the lower level with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tile floor, and lots of gorgeous wood cabinetry. This level has enough space for a dining table or island addition. A convenient half bathroom completes this level. The first floor offers two great living spaces, both with terrific natural lighting from the front windows. The washer and dryer are located on this level. Just off the rear living space is the rear concrete patio. Upstairs, you will find two bright bedrooms and a gorgeous tiled bathroom. The front bedroom has a Juliet balcony allowing even more light in! Conveniently located close to SEPTA bus routes 79, 57, and 47, and close to major highways. Don't miss out on this beautiful home!
BRIGHT MLS #1003605859
Oct 26, 2008
Sold
$135,000
$107/sq ft
Jul 9, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 9, 2008
Listed
$139,900
$111/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH679184
Jun 13, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Aug 13, 2007
Listed
$167,000
$133/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,736 (−44.6%)
$44,800 + $179,200
$224,000
2025
$3,136 (+15.0%)
$44,800 + $179,200
$224,000
2024
$2,725
$38,940 + $155,760
$194,700
2023
$2,725 (−13.9%)
$38,940 + $155,760
$194,700
2022
$3,165
$37,533 + $188,567
$226,100
2021
$3,165
$37,533 + $188,567
$226,100
2020
$3,165 (+8.3%)
$37,533 + $188,567
$226,100
2019
$2,921 (+336.7%)
$32,912 + $175,788
$208,700
2018
$669 (+89.5%)
$25,279 + $135,021
$160,300
2017
$353 (−83.6%)
$25,279 + $135,021
$160,300
2015
$2,148
$8,404 + $151,896
$160,300
2014
$2,148 (+352.0%)
$8,404 + $151,896
$160,300
2013
$475 (+3.6%)
$4,864 + $19,456
$24,320
2012
$459 (+3.9%)
$4,864
2011
$442 (+9.9%)
$4,864
2010
$402
$4,864
Tax history for 523 Tree St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,736 (−44.6%)
$44,800 + $179,200
$224,000
2025
$3,136 (+15.0%)
$44,800 + $179,200
$224,000
2024
$2,725
$38,940 + $155,760
$194,700
2023
$2,725 (−13.9%)
$38,940 + $155,760
$194,700
2022
$3,165
$37,533 + $188,567
$226,100
2021
$3,165
$37,533 + $188,567
$226,100
2020
$3,165 (+8.3%)
$37,533 + $188,567
$226,100
2019
$2,921 (+336.7%)
$32,912 + $175,788
$208,700
2018
$669 (+89.5%)
$25,279 + $135,021
$160,300
2017
$353 (−83.6%)
$25,279 + $135,021
$160,300
2015
$2,148
$8,404 + $151,896
$160,300
2014
$2,148 (+352.0%)
$8,404 + $151,896
$160,300
2013
$475 (+3.6%)
$4,864 + $19,456
$24,320
2012
$459 (+3.9%)
$4,864
2011
$442 (+9.9%)
$4,864
2010
$402
$4,864
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
14 ft.
Lot depth
40 ft.
Lot size
560 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
840
Year built
2007
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
392129800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 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
Jan 14, 2020 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Perform an emergency replacement of a water heater. The installation will comply with the local plumbing code.
Plumbing
Sep 9, 2008 • Final
Bp_newcnst
Construct a two-story single-family home on existing foundations.
New construction
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