Opportunity Knocks!!!! This well maintained home is situated on a popular, wide, tree lined street. Step onto the covered, relaxing front porch. Enter the spacious living room with hardwood floors through to the dining and kitchen with ample cabinets & outside exit to a deep level rear yard complemented by a two car garage with opener. The second level boasts a master bedroom with good light and closets, two additional bedrooms and a three piece ceramic tile bath completes this level. The unfinished basement is large and waiting to be finished and has an outside exit. The main work is done, new windows, 200 amp electrical service, newer heater & water heater. Bring your decorating skills and move right in. Close to Transportation, Shopping and the Fabulous Manyaunk Restaurants.
TownhomeProperty Type
1965Year Built
3,272 sq ftLot Size
$271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Greg Linberg
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1005778764
Redfin Estimate
$357,096
$133K since sold in May 2009$3,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 4.2% lower than the average sale price ($373K) of 6 comparable homes.
Opportunity Knocks!!!! This well maintained home is situated on a popular, wide, tree lined street. Step onto the covered, relaxing front porch. Enter the spacious living room with hardwood floors through to the dining and kitchen with ample cabinets & outside exit to a deep level rear yard complemented by a two car garage with opener. The second level boasts a master bedroom with good light and closets, two additional bedrooms and a three piece ceramic tile bath completes this level. The unfinished basement is large and waiting to be finished and has an outside exit. The main work is done, new windows, 200 amp electrical service, newer heater & water heater. Bring your decorating skills and move right in. Close to Transportation, Shopping and the Fabulous Manyaunk Restaurants.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,010 (−31.7%)
$63,000 + $252,000
$315,000
2025
$4,409 (+20.5%)
$63,000 + $252,000
$315,000
2024
$3,659
$52,280 + $209,120
$261,400
2023
$3,659 (+21.6%)
$52,280 + $209,120
$261,400
2022
$3,008
$32,235 + $182,665
$214,900
2021
$3,008
$32,235 + $182,665
$214,900
2020
$3,008 (+1.8%)
$32,235 + $182,665
$214,900
2019
$2,956 (+10.5%)
$31,680 + $179,520
$211,200
2018
$2,676
$28,680 + $162,520
$191,200
2017
$2,676 (+4.4%)
$28,680 + $162,520
$191,200
2015
$2,562
$65,767 + $125,433
$191,200
2014
$2,562 (+14.9%)
$65,767 + $125,433
$191,200
2013
$2,229 (+3.6%)
$3,057 + $19,759
$22,816
2012
$2,152 (+3.9%)
$3,057 + $19,759
$22,816
2011
$2,072 (+9.9%)
$3,057 + $19,759
$22,816
2010
$1,886
$3,057 + $19,759
$22,816
Tax history for 653 Rector St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,010 (−31.7%)
$63,000 + $252,000
$315,000
2025
$4,409 (+20.5%)
$63,000 + $252,000
$315,000
2024
$3,659
$52,280 + $209,120
$261,400
2023
$3,659 (+21.6%)
$52,280 + $209,120
$261,400
2022
$3,008
$32,235 + $182,665
$214,900
2021
$3,008
$32,235 + $182,665
$214,900
2020
$3,008 (+1.8%)
$32,235 + $182,665
$214,900
2019
$2,956 (+10.5%)
$31,680 + $179,520
$211,200
2018
$2,676
$28,680 + $162,520
$191,200
2017
$2,676 (+4.4%)
$28,680 + $162,520
$191,200
2015
$2,562
$65,767 + $125,433
$191,200
2014
$2,562 (+14.9%)
$65,767 + $125,433
$191,200
2013
$2,229 (+3.6%)
$3,057 + $19,759
$22,816
2012
$2,152 (+3.9%)
$3,057 + $19,759
$22,816
2011
$2,072 (+9.9%)
$3,057 + $19,759
$22,816
2010
$1,886
$3,057 + $19,759
$22,816
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RSA-5
/WWO
/NIS
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
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
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District 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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,320
Building Sq. Ft: 1,320
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 199'6" E HENRY AVE; 2 C LOT 20'X163'7 1/4"
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,272
Legal Lot Number: 28
Legal Block Number: 97N5
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0751
Depth Footage: 164
Front Footage: 20
Zoning Code: RM1
County Use Description: RES-ROW WITH DETACHED GARAGE,
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Interior
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,320
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,272 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 213136000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cook-Wissahickon School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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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 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 • 19128
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$340,000 – $411,000
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