Two Bedroom home in South Philadelphia. Home in need of your finishing touches to make it your own. Partial Finished basement with laundry area. Updated Kitchen and simi updated Bathroom. Motivated seller, Bring all offers. 2 hour notice to show. Owner occupied.
TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
$196Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Leo Thomas• Elite Level Realty
•215-904-5400 (broker)
•tbrokerelitelevel@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Mary Wing• Weichert Realtors-Turnersville
Well maintained 2 bedroom 1 bath home on a small street of South Philadelphia next to the Mifflin park
BRIGHT MLS #1007252484
May 28, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Nov 28, 2012
Listed
$89,900
$100/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008950874
May 10, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Dec 14, 2009
Listed
$109,900
$122/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH360732
Aug 31, 2001
Sold
$9,000
$10/sq ft
Aug 5, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jul 30, 2001
Listed
$9,000
$10/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH608990
Jul 18, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 2001
Listed
$12,900
$14/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1994
Sold
$6,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,179 (−54.3%)
$36,840 + $147,360
$184,200
2025
$2,578 (+15.1%)
$36,840 + $147,360
$184,200
2024
$2,240
$32,000 + $128,000
$160,000
2023
$2,240 (+7.2%)
$32,000 + $128,000
$160,000
2022
$2,089
$24,704 + $124,496
$149,200
2021
$2,089
$24,704 + $124,496
$149,200
2020
$2,089 (+8.4%)
$24,704 + $124,496
$149,200
2019
$1,928 (+5.0%)
$22,800 + $114,900
$137,700
2018
$1,835
$21,763 + $109,337
$131,100
2017
$1,835 (−2.9%)
$21,763 + $109,337
$131,100
2015
$1,889
$8,344 + $132,656
$141,000
2014
$1,889 (+602.5%)
$8,344 + $132,656
$141,000
2013
$269 (+3.6%)
$305 + $2,447
$2,752
2012
$260 (+3.9%)
$305 + $2,447
$2,752
2011
$250 (+9.9%)
$305 + $2,447
$2,752
2010
$227
$305 + $2,447
$2,752
Tax history for 539 Tree St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,179 (−54.3%)
$36,840 + $147,360
$184,200
2025
$2,578 (+15.1%)
$36,840 + $147,360
$184,200
2024
$2,240
$32,000 + $128,000
$160,000
2023
$2,240 (+7.2%)
$32,000 + $128,000
$160,000
2022
$2,089
$24,704 + $124,496
$149,200
2021
$2,089
$24,704 + $124,496
$149,200
2020
$2,089 (+8.4%)
$24,704 + $124,496
$149,200
2019
$1,928 (+5.0%)
$22,800 + $114,900
$137,700
2018
$1,835
$21,763 + $109,337
$131,100
2017
$1,835 (−2.9%)
$21,763 + $109,337
$131,100
2015
$1,889
$8,344 + $132,656
$141,000
2014
$1,889 (+602.5%)
$8,344 + $132,656
$141,000
2013
$269 (+3.6%)
$305 + $2,447
$2,752
2012
$260 (+3.9%)
$305 + $2,447
$2,752
2011
$250 (+9.9%)
$305 + $2,447
$2,752
2010
$227
$305 + $2,447
$2,752
*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.
900
Year built
1920
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
392130600
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
Feb 4, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace a gas water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Other
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $124,496
Ownership Interest: Other
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 14.00 x 40.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $24,704
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 900
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $942
School Tax: $1,146
Tax Assessed Value: $149,200
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $2,089
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
100 Amp Service
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: South Philly
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 560 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 392130600
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Taggart John H School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Furness Horace High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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
$168,000 – $203,000
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