Location, Character, and Endless Potential: This home highlights the perks of city living in the heart of Lower Moyamensing, one of South Philadelphia's most walkable and vibrant neighborhoods. With a walk score of 87, transit score of 78, and bike score of 85, everything you need is right at your fingertips. Step outside and you're just moments from the renowned East Passyunk Avenue corridor, home to some of the city's best restaurants, cafes, bars, and boutiques. Local favorites like Bomb Bomb Bar and the iconic Bok Building are just a short walk away. Commuting downtown or catching a game? You can hop on the subway or cruise straight down on your bike to Center City and the Sports Complex. Inside, the charm is immediate. Enter through a foyer featuring an original bubble glass door and transom, a nod to the character preserved throughout. The spacious living room features a large front window, perfect for the plant lover, along with a convenient powder room. The eat-in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and butcher block countertops. It is flooded with natural light from the window over the sink and a half-glass door that leads to your own private outdoor retreat, a perfect spot to start your mornings with coffee or wind down in the evening. Upstairs, you'll find two equally sized bedrooms with exposed brick, and original hardwood floors run throughout. The full basement offers ample storage space. Additional peace of mind comes with a new back roof replaced in 2024, carrying a 12-year craftsmanship warranty, and a front roof with a 3-year craftsmanship warranty. With tremendous potential and a location that sells itself, 944 Tree Street is the kind of home that doesn't come around often. Whether you're looking for your forever home or a savvy investment opportunity, this one checks every box.
Est. $1,890 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 944 Tree St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2605652
Jun 23, 2026
Sold
$265,000
$265/sq ft
Apr 22, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 10, 2026
Listed
$265,000
$265/sq ft
Apr 9, 2026
Coming Soon
$265,000
$265/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH938206
Feb 24, 2021
Sold
$260,000
$260/sq ft
Jan 16, 2021
Pending
—
Jan 13, 2021
Price Changed
$260,000
$260/sq ft
Oct 14, 2020
Listed
$265,000
$265/sq ft
+17
Attention people with good taste and style, your forever home has just hit the market. You will love the being located in burgeoning Lower Moyamensing, just steps from Passyunk Ave's shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. Do you work downtown or just love easy access? Well you'll be very close to public transit via bus and subway. Now about this house: Enter by foyer with original bubble glass door and transom. The open living room is spacious with large front window for house plants and powder room. The eat in kitchen has stainless steel appliances and butcher block counter tops. It's flooded with natural light from the window over the sink and the half glass door leading to a beautifully decked patio perfect for grilling, entertaining or just relaxing. Second floor has two equally sized bedrooms with exposed brick. The freshly painted bathroom (paint is scheduled for 2nd week of October) with subway tile finishes off this floor. There are many original details preserved in this home including the hardwood floors. Wired for FIOS! The big basement provides ample storage. New interior sewer line installed October 2020. New roof in 2018. Brand new fancy wall AC installed in 2019. Owner is a licensed realtor.
BRIGHT MLS #1002113676
Sep 5, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Aug 14, 2018
Price Changed
$240,000
$240/sq ft
Jul 27, 2018
Listed
$250,000
$250/sq ft
TREND #6490092
Feb 2, 2015
Sold
$165,000
$165/sq ft
Dec 31, 2014
Pending
—
Dec 9, 2014
Contingent
—
Nov 25, 2014
Listed
$168,900
$169/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003161206
Feb 2, 2015
Sold
$165,000
$165/sq ft
Dec 4, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Nov 25, 2014
Listed
$168,900
$169/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 9, 2005
Sold
$89,000
$89/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH880368
Mar 3, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jul 23, 2004
Listed
$89,900
$90/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH563144
Mar 31, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Oct 4, 1997
Listed
$24,000
$24/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH535406
Dec 1, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Jun 7, 1995
Listed
$57,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,977 (−32.0%)
$62,540 + $250,160
$312,700
2025
$4,377 (+27.5%)
$62,540 + $250,160
$312,700
2024
$3,432
$49,040 + $196,160
$245,200
2023
$3,432 (+39.4%)
$49,040 + $196,160
$245,200
2022
$2,462
$27,264 + $148,636
$175,900
2021
$2,462
$27,264 + $148,636
$175,900
2020
$2,462 (+8.4%)
$27,264 + $148,636
$175,900
2019
$2,272 (+64.4%)
$23,800 + $138,500
$162,300
2018
$1,382
$14,534 + $84,166
$98,700
2017
$1,381 (−13.0%)
$14,534 + $84,166
$98,700
2015
$1,588
$10,430 + $108,070
$118,500
2014
$1,587 (+65.3%)
$10,430 + $108,070
$118,500
2013
$960 (+3.6%)
$855 + $8,969
$9,824
2012
$927 (+3.9%)
$855 + $8,969
$9,824
2011
$892 (+9.9%)
$855 + $8,969
$9,824
2010
$812
$855 + $8,969
$9,824
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
14 ft.
Lot depth
50 ft.
Lot size
700 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,530
Year built
1920
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
393333600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 18, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Other
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $250,160
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 14.00 x 50.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $62,540
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,000
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,925
School Tax: $2,451
Tax Assessed Value: $312,700
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $4,377
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2026
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Please note that Tree Street is one-way, heading west. To access the property, turn onto Tree Street from 9th Street, which runs one way heading north, so you may need to overshoot and loop back. Alternatively, you can park on 10th Street, which runs one way heading south.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,530
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 700 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 393333600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Automatically Close on Close Date
Around this home
Schools
Key Francis Scott School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Southwark School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
South Philadelphia High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
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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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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19148
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$346,000 – $419,000
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