$275,000
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,680 sqft
1965 W Sparks St, Philadelphia, PA 19141
Listed by Realty ONE Group Focus
For Sale
Listing description
Located on a wide, tree lined street, this home exudes comfort and relaxation. A sense of serenity descends upon you as you enter its front door and proceed through its hardwood-clad expansive interior, to its eat-in kitchen and a newer powder room. It is clear that this home was loved and that its inhabitants had lived a full and wonderful life within its walls. The upstairs boasts 3 full bedrooms and a full bath. Another full bath, a fireplace, a bar and a restorative salt room are located on the lower level, which also contains laundry room with a washer and dryer. A one car garage completes the picture. Everything you need to live contently is found here.
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Lower level1 full bath
- Main level1 half bath
- Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2 full · 1 half
- Living area
- 1,820 sq ft
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Cooling
- None
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Twin/Semi-Detached
- Architectural style
- Straight Thru
- Year built
- 1950
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.06 acres (2,723 sq ft)
- Garage
- 1 space
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $146
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2670988
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- Philadelphia City
- Days on NookLocal
- 4 days
Interior features
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Fireplace
- 1
- Fireplace type
- Electric
- Basement
- Daylight, Full, Improved, Outside Entrance, and 1 more
- Laundry
- Basement
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Masonry
- Roof
- Flat
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- None
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
- Garage type
- Basement Garage
- Total spaces
- 2
- Driveway spaces
- 1
Community
- Subdivision
- CASTOR GARDENS
Lot & zoning
- Zoning
- RSA3
- Cross street
- Algon Ave
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- Some furniture may be included free of charge. Other items are negotiable. washer/dryer and refrigerator sold as is.
- Possession
- 0-30 Days CD, Immediate
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Listed for sale | $265,900 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$289,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Philadelphia County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Current list price
- $265,900
- County assessment implies
- $288,955
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1142 SAINT VINCENT ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111 | August 2026 | $285,000 | 3/2 | 1,678 | $304,740 |
| 816 KENDRICK ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111 | September 2026 | $420,000 | 3/2 | 1,742 | $408,727 |
| 6903 CHEROKEE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119 | September 2026 | $345,000 | 3/2 | 1,838 | $331,263 |
| 8513 FERNDALE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111 | September 2026 | $345,000 | 3/2 | 1,572 | $380,315 |
| 702 BERGEN ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111 | September 2026 | $375,000 | 3/2 | 1,572 | $403,466 |
| 7109 TULIP ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135 | August 2026 | $153,500 | 4/2 | 1,800 | $200,414 |
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $3,815 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$53,180 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,730/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,335
- Property taxes
- $318
- Home insurance (est.)
- $78
Taxes use the amount recorded on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
Philadelphia City
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Philadelphia County crime & safety numbers →
County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Philadelphia County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
Map location
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Data last updated: September 19, 2026 at 8:38 PM EDT
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