This is an amazing, well maintained and spacious building located in the heart of Queen Village at 2nd and Queen Streets. The entrance welcomes you with exposed brick leading to 3 lovely 2 bedroom units in all, each offering slightly different styles. The first floor unit is a straight thru with a great size living room, dining room kitchen combination, two full size bedrooms and has private access to a rear out door space. The 2nd floor front is a gem with its interesting bi level floor plan, original pine flooring, exposed brick, high ceilings, step up living room, extra long windows filtering plenty of lighting. The 3rd floor of this unit has 2 really nice size bedrooms, a 3 pc large bath with extra space for dressing. It also has access to the roof where a charming roof deck may possibly be added. The 2nd floor rear 2 bedroom unit is also an interesting bi-level and feels cozy with the same lovely wood flooring and has its own private outdoor deck. All of the units offer new central air conditioning, dishwasher, garbage disposal, sep smaller dryers for convenience in each unit with access to a full size washer for the building. The basement is full and stores the separate hot water tanks, all separate electrical meters and allows access to the outside of the building with an iron gate. This property has been well cared for with a long history of 0% vacancy. Currently there are 2 available units ideal for updating and commanding much more rental income, but were each occupied by the same tenants for 5+ years. This property is properly zoned with an historical feel. .. . all sep heating, air conditioning, electric including common electric. In the Merideth Catchment. 2nd Floor Apt has access to the roof for a possible roof deck addition. this gem is an ideal investment in lovely Queen Village. City sq footage does not appear to be accurate.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
1,412 sq ftLot Size
$260Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Donna Santore• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
•215-627-6005 (broker)
Bought with Amy Ling• Ling Realty, Inc.
•610-867-2400 (broker)
•c21ling@aol.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1001543792
Redfin Estimate
$716,475
$64K since sold in October 2018
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 7.4% higher than the average sale price ($667K) of 5 comparable homes.
This is an amazing, well maintained and spacious building located in the heart of Queen Village at 2nd and Queen Streets. The entrance welcomes you with exposed brick leading to 3 lovely 2 bedroom units in all, each offering slightly different styles. The first floor unit is a straight thru with a great size living room, dining room kitchen combination, two full size bedrooms and has private access to a rear out door space. The 2nd floor front is a gem with its interesting bi level floor plan, original pine flooring, exposed brick, high ceilings, step up living room, extra long windows filtering plenty of lighting. The 3rd floor of this unit has 2 really nice size bedrooms, a 3 pc large bath with extra space for dressing. It also has access to the roof where a charming roof deck may possibly be added. The 2nd floor rear 2 bedroom unit is also an interesting bi-level and feels cozy with the same lovely wood flooring and has its own private outdoor deck. All of the units offer new central air conditioning, dishwasher, garbage disposal, sep smaller dryers for convenience in each unit with access to a full size washer for the building. The basement is full and stores the separate hot water tanks, all separate electrical meters and allows access to the outside of the building with an iron gate. This property has been well cared for with a long history of 0% vacancy. Currently there are 2 available units ideal for updating and commanding much more rental income, but were each occupied by the same tenants for 5+ years. This property is properly zoned with an historical feel. .. . all sep heating, air conditioning, electric including common electric. In the Merideth Catchment. 2nd Floor Apt has access to the roof for a possible roof deck addition. this gem is an ideal investment in lovely Queen Village. City sq footage does not appear to be accurate.
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH167004
Apr 26, 2006
Sold
$525,000
$190/sq ft
Mar 28, 2006
Listed
$525,000
$190/sq ft
Mar 28, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,128
$144,700 + $578,800
$723,500
2025
$10,128 (+32.4%)
$144,700 + $578,800
$723,500
2024
$7,651
$163,900 + $382,700
$546,600
2023
$7,651
$163,900 + $382,700
$546,600
2022
$7,651
$163,958 + $382,642
$546,600
2021
$7,651
$163,958 + $382,642
$546,600
2020
$7,651 (+8.4%)
$163,958 + $382,642
$546,600
2019
$7,061 (+40.0%)
$151,300 + $353,100
$504,400
2018
$5,042
$108,060 + $252,140
$360,200
2017
$5,042 (+4.5%)
$108,060 + $252,140
$360,200
2015
$4,827
$57,317 + $302,883
$360,200
2014
$4,826 (+18.6%)
$57,317 + $302,883
$360,200
2013
$4,068 (+3.6%)
$5,840 + $35,792
$41,632
2012
$3,927 (+3.9%)
$5,840 + $35,792
$41,632
2011
$3,781 (+9.9%)
$5,840 + $35,792
$41,632
2010
$3,440
$5,840 + $35,792
$41,632
Tax history for 809 S 2nd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,128
$144,700 + $578,800
$723,500
2025
$10,128 (+32.4%)
$144,700 + $578,800
$723,500
2024
$7,651
$163,900 + $382,700
$546,600
2023
$7,651
$163,900 + $382,700
$546,600
2022
$7,651
$163,958 + $382,642
$546,600
2021
$7,651
$163,958 + $382,642
$546,600
2020
$7,651 (+8.4%)
$163,958 + $382,642
$546,600
2019
$7,061 (+40.0%)
$151,300 + $353,100
$504,400
2018
$5,042
$108,060 + $252,140
$360,200
2017
$5,042 (+4.5%)
$108,060 + $252,140
$360,200
2015
$4,827
$57,317 + $302,883
$360,200
2014
$4,826 (+18.6%)
$57,317 + $302,883
$360,200
2013
$4,068 (+3.6%)
$5,840 + $35,792
$41,632
2012
$3,927 (+3.9%)
$5,840 + $35,792
$41,632
2011
$3,781 (+9.9%)
$5,840 + $35,792
$41,632
2010
$3,440
$5,840 + $35,792
$41,632
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
CMX-1
/CTR - SOUTHWARK NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
/CTR - RESIDENTIAL PARKING CONTROL
/NCO - QUEEN VILLAGE
/CTR - CENTER CITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT CONTROL
/NIS
Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use-1 District
The CMX-1, Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use district is primarily intended to accommodate low-impact, small-scale, neighborhood-serving retail and service uses in storefront buildings, as well as the types of residential uses allowed in surrounding zoning districts.
Zone overlays
Center City Overlay District - Center City Residential District Control Area
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Library
Police station
Recreation-Other
Jan 11, 2019 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Install plumbing fixtures and piping for a three-family dwelling.
Plumbing
Jan 11, 2019 • Final
Bp_alter
Perform prescriptive alterations throughout an existing three-story attached three-family dwelling. No alterations to exterior walls, windows, or doors are included. Separate plumbing and electrical permits are required.
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.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LOIS SNYDER
Living Sq. Ft: 2,760
Building Sq. Ft: 2,760
# of Stories: 3
Legal Description: 63' S OF CATHERINE ST; LOT 20'3"XE70'7"XN18'
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,412
Legal Lot Number: 163
Legal Block Number: 5S15
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0324
Depth Footage: 71
Front Footage: 20
Zoning Code: CMX1
County Use Description: RES-ROW CONVERTED TO APARTMENT
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Interior
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,760
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,412 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 022127310
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Meredith William M School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Furness Horace High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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