$625,000
3 bd|2.5 ba|2,300 sqft
2031 E Firth St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
For Sale
Listing description
Besides being located within the very desirable Penn-Alexander School Catchment, this gorgeous home is on a quiet block situated in a stunning urban garden oasis. The first floor features a full open front porch and garden, ornate double door tiled entrance, living room with mantle and original stained glass window, full dining room with skylight opening into a full modern kitchen that overlooks the large back deck and spacious rear yard. An open spiral stairway leads from the kitchen to the lower level laundry, and basement utility and storage areas. The stairway from the living room to the 2nd and 3rd floors features all of the original ornate woodwork. The second floor in the middle features a skylight lit sitting room/study, a rear bedroom with bay window, a sunny front bedroom plus one of two full bathrooms. The stairway continues to the 3rd floor which features three spacious bedrooms, one of which includes the 2nd full bathroom en suite, and stairway to the storage attic. This exceptional three story townhouse features hardwood floors and spacious closets throughout. The house is currently rented for $3500/month plus all utilities through July 28, 2027.
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Upper level3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
- Upper level 22 bedrooms
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2 full
- Living area
- 2,280 sq ft
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Victorian
- Year built
- 1915
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.05 acres (2,160 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $285
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2653806
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- The School District Of Philadelphia
- Days on NookLocal
- 46 days
Interior features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven - Single, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Primary Bath(s)
- Fireplace
- 1
- Fireplace type
- Mantel(s)
- Basement
- Daylight, Full
- Laundry
- Basement
- Levels
- 3
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Masonry
- Roof
- Built-Up
- Foundation
- Stone
- Patio & porch
- Deck(s), Porch(es)
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- UNIVERSITY CITY
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 16.00 x 135.00
- Lot features
- Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Partly Wooded, Private, and 2 more
- Zoning
- RSA5
- Cross street
- 42nd Street
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- washer, dryer, and 2 refrigerators all in as is condition
- Exclusions
- All tenant property including window air conditioners
- Possession
- Subject to Existing Lease, Settlement
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000 |
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
$596,000
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
- $650,000
- County assessment implies
- $735,637
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1111 WALLACE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123 | July 2026 | $505,000 | 4/2 | 2,328 | $302,039 |
| 894 N 25TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130 | June 2026 | $632,500 | 4/2 | 2,380 | $381,231 |
| 1509 REED ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146 | August 2026 | $737,000 | 4/2 | 2,384 | $452,023 |
| 2021 BAINBRIDGE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146 | July 2026 | $995,000 | 4/2 | 2,400 | $610,094 |
| 810 N PRESTON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104 | August 2026 | $170,000 | 5/2 | 2,120 | $189,712 |
| 846 N 24TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130 | June 2026 | $830,000 | 4/2 | 2,138 | $546,510 |
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $9,714 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$130,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$4,262/mo
- Principal & interest
- $3,263
- Property taxes
- $810
- Home insurance (est.)
- $190
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
The School District Of Philadelphia
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 15, 2026 at 8:24 AM EDT
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