OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2012 for $148K

$266,463

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,151/mo

•

920

sq ft

855 Mercer St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

About this home

Affordable house w/ updated kitchen, bath & more on charming out-of-the-way Mercer Street. Completely renovated kitchen w/ 42" wood cabinets, granite c/t, pantry, m/w, d/w, & wood floor. 2nd fl hall bath is small but works, is nicely tiled & appointed. Main LR/DR is spacious & open. Carpeted but may have refinishable wood floors underneath. Patio is small but will accommodate your grill, caf table & garbage bin. Main bedroom is spacious & has lots of built-in closets. Middle bedroom has clothes & linen closets. Best used for an office or nursery. Rear bedroom great for guest room or twin bed. Neutral carpet upstairs is new. Some minor cosmetics could transform this house & you can take advantage of the fact that the home has updated wiring for kitchen, bath, rear bedroom; 2 year old water heater (11/09), a 15 year roof warranty (8/10), & newer windows/exterior doors throughout. Bsmt laundry hook ups/storage. This is a short sale subject to 3rd Party Approval and a great house & investment!

TownhomeProperty Type

1932Year Built

672 sq ftLot Size

$290Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Stacy Sanseverino • Keller Williams Philadelphia

•215-627-3500 (broker)

•broker@kwphiladelphia.com (broker)

Bought with Jeff City Block • BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square

•215-546-0550 (broker)

•heather.petroneshook@foxroach.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003826542

Redfin Estimate

$266,463

$118K since sold in November 2012$9,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 13.5% lower than the average sale price ($308K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$335,000
A
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SOLD APR 23, 2026
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B
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SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$310,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths986 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$355,000
D
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SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$220,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,114 sq ft
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Market trends in Fishtown, PA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$475K

$133 MoM

Avg. days on market

40d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 855 Mercer St

Date

Event

Price

TREND #5997838

Nov 3, 2012

Sold

$148,800

$162/sq ft

Jun 15, 2012

Pending

—

May 31, 2012

Sold

$148,800

$162/sq ft

Mar 22, 2012

Pending

—

Jan 23, 2012

Listed

$139,900

$152/sq ft

+14

BRIGHT MLS #1003826542

Nov 3, 2012

Sold

$148,800

$162/sq ft

Mar 14, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Jan 23, 2012

Listed

$139,900

$152/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1006843886

Sep 9, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Jul 7, 2010

Listed

$174,900

$190/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1008968658

Jun 30, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Jan 19, 2010

Listed

$174,999

$190/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1000818343

Jul 19, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Apr 3, 2008

Listed

$169,900

$185/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 21, 1994

Sold

$44,900

$49/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,710 (−34.1%)

$58,720 + $234,880

$293,600

2025

$4,110 (+31.2%)

$58,720 + $234,880

$293,600

2024

$3,133

$44,760 + $179,040

$223,800

2023

$3,133 (+14.8%)

$44,760 + $179,040

$223,800

2022

$2,728

$58,470 + $136,430

$194,900

2021

$2,728

$58,470 + $136,430

$194,900

2020

$2,728 (+7.7%)

$58,470 + $136,430

$194,900

2019

$2,532 (+21.7%)

$54,270 + $126,630

$180,900

2018

$2,080

$44,580 + $104,020

$148,600

2017

$2,080 (+20.8%)

$44,580 + $104,020

$148,600

2015

$1,722

$11,222 + $117,278

$128,500

2014

$1,721 (+52.9%)

$11,222 + $117,278

$128,500

2013

$1,126 (+3.6%)

$951 + $10,569

$11,520

2012

$1,087 (+3.9%)

$951 + $10,569

$11,520

2011

$1,046 (+9.9%)

$951 + $10,569

$11,520

2010

$952

$951 + $10,569

$11,520

Tax history for 855 Mercer St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,710 (−34.1%)

$58,720 + $234,880

$293,600

2025

$4,110 (+31.2%)

$58,720 + $234,880

$293,600

2024

$3,133

$44,760 + $179,040

$223,800

2023

$3,133 (+14.8%)

$44,760 + $179,040

$223,800

2022

$2,728

$58,470 + $136,430

$194,900

2021

$2,728

$58,470 + $136,430

$194,900

2020

$2,728 (+7.7%)

$58,470 + $136,430

$194,900

2019

$2,532 (+21.7%)

$54,270 + $126,630

$180,900

2018

$2,080

$44,580 + $104,020

$148,600

2017

$2,080 (+20.8%)

$44,580 + $104,020

$148,600

2015

$1,722

$11,222 + $117,278

$128,500

2014

$1,721 (+52.9%)

$11,222 + $117,278

$128,500

2013

$1,126 (+3.6%)

$951 + $10,569

$11,520

2012

$1,087 (+3.9%)

$951 + $10,569

$11,520

2011

$1,046 (+9.9%)

$951 + $10,569

$11,520

2010

$952

$951 + $10,569

$11,520

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

14 ft.

Lot depth

48 ft.

Lot size

672 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

920

Year built

1925

Style

Townhouse

County

Philadelphia County

APN

181409600

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.

RSA-5

/NIS

/NCA - NORTH DELAWARE AVENUE

/VDO

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
Fifth District 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

Parking

Parking Information
Street
On Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher
Entry Location: Living Room
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $10,569
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Stucco, Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Window Features: Energy Efficient

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 14X48
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $951

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 920
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $11,520
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Annual Amount: $1,046

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
100 Amp Service
Gas, Hot Water, Radiator
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

Location Information
Cross Street: THOMPSON
Directions: Mercer is accessed from the 800 block of E. Thompson or the 2600 block of E. Norris.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 920
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 672 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 181409600

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Adaire Alexander School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Penn Treaty Middle School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

4/10

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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

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° 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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Philadelphia, PA • 19125

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$254,000 – $307,000

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Home values near 855 Mercer St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
852 Mercer St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$360,167
858 Mercer St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 920 Sq. Ft.	$305,839

Address	Redfin Estimate
854 Mercer St, Philadelphia, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$293,817
860 Mercer St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 920 Sq. Ft.	$322,471

Address	Redfin Estimate
856 Mercer St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 920 Sq. Ft.	$279,615
862 Mercer St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 920 Sq. Ft.	$278,317

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