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Listing description

Welcome to 1216 W Somerset street... This spacious row home is just under 1700 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, good yard space and zoned RM1. Potential to convert to a multi unit. This property has a fantastic location. It’s one block from the subway/Broad Street Line, 1 block from Regional Rail, 2 blocks from Amtrak, Temple University and Temple University Hospital, shopping and the list goes on. Property is being sold as-is with seller making no repairs. Buyer is responsible for L&I city cert. Schedule your showing today!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
1 full
Living area
1,676 sq ft
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Cooling
None

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural style
Straight Thru
Year built
1920

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.03 acres (1,184 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$86
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PAPH2440768
County
Philadelphia County
School district
Philadelphia City
Days on NookLocal
567 days

Interior features

Basement
Unfinished
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
3
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Masonry
Foundation
Stone

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
None
Hot water
Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
On Street

Community

Subdivision
HARTRANFT

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
16.00 x 74.00
Zoning
RM1

Included in the sale

Possession
31-60 Days CD

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jul 17, 2026Price reduced$144,900
Feb 1, 2025Listed for sale$149,900

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

$126,000

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
$144,900
County assessment implies
$10,494

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
3625 OLD YORK RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140August 2026$90,0004/11,650$77,084
2429 N MASCHER ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133August 2026$368,0004/21,620$234,537
1241 W SILVER ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133August 2026$125,0003/11,800$85,144
2019 W OXFORD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121August 2026$169,0005/21,728$105,123
2536 E LEHIGH AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125August 2026$230,0004/11,618$147,854
2427 W NORRIS ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121August 2026$115,0004/11,520$91,922

Estimated taxes

Recorded property taxes: $138 (2024 bill as recorded in the MLS).

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$28,980 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$781/mo

Principal & interest
$727
Property taxes
$12
Home insurance (est.)
$42

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.

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The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which United Real Estate Strive 212 participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

IDX listings are displayed pursuant to broker of record United Real Estate Strive 212, Frank Ramos, Broker/Owner, PA Broker License RM424345, 1220 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 201, Wyomissing, PA 19610, (610) 372-0212.

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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 2:14 PM EDT

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