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Listing description

Calling all investors and home buyers ready to create something entirely their own in one of Philadelphia’s most desirable locations. 1513 Kater Street is ready for renovation on a lovely tree-lined street in the heart of Graduate Hospital, offering the chance to reimagine a classic Philadelphia rowhome and make it your own.The existing home features three bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a full daylight basement. The property offers the ideal opportunity for an investor looking for their next project or a buyer with the vision to customize a home to their own style, needs, and specifications.While the house itself is ready for its next chapter, the location is already a standout. Graduate Hospital combines a residential neighborhood setting with exceptional access to some of the best that Center City has to offer. South Street West is close by with an ever growing collection of restaurants, cafés, shops, fitness studios, and neighborhood favorites, while Rittenhouse Square, the Avenue of the Arts, and the shopping and dining throughout Center City are also within easy reach.Convenience extends beyond dining and entertainment. Lombard South Station provides access to SEPTA’s Broad Street Line, and the location offers excellent connectivity to Center City, University City, Penn Medicine, major employment centers, and destinations throughout Philadelphia.Opportunities to completely customize a home in an established Graduate Hospital location do not come along every day. Bring your contractor, your plans, and your imagination to 1513 Kater Street and create a home designed entirely around your vision.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1 full
Living area
1,200 sq ft
Heating
Radiator
Cooling
None

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural style
Victorian
Year built
1925

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.02 acres (888 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$375
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PAPH2675580
County
Philadelphia County
School district
Philadelphia City
Days on NookLocal
4 days

Interior features

Basement
Daylight, Full
Laundry
Basement
Levels
2
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Masonry
Foundation
Other

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
None
Total spaces
0

Community

Subdivision
GRADUATE HOSPITAL

Lot & zoning

Zoning
CMX2
Cross street
16th

Included in the sale

Possession
0-30 Days CD

Price history

DateEventPrice
Oct 2, 2026Listed for sale$450,000

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

$424,000

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
$450,000
County assessment implies
$596,036

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
1629 ANNIN ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146September 2026$395,0003/21,224$284,212
1136 S 22ND ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146September 2026$410,0003/21,234$294,010
1248 S RINGGOLD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146September 2026$189,0003/11,104$203,124
1515 S 28TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146October 2026$140,0003/11,244$135,905
1524 S COLORADO, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146September 2026$330,0002/11,232$286,134
1008 SNYDER AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148September 2026$195,0003/11,200$190,315

Estimated taxes

Recorded property taxes: $7,871 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$90,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$3,046/mo

Principal & interest
$2,259
Property taxes
$656
Home insurance (est.)
$131

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: October 6, 2026 at 8:17 AM EDT

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