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Townhouse for sale at 2521 S American St, Philadelphia, PA 19148 | MLS# PAPH2683774 | Listing updated on 2026-10-27
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$199,999

Monthly Est:$995

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    3 Baths
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2521 S American St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

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  • Townhouse

  • Built in 1920

  • $-- HOA

  • 683 sqft lot

  • $201/sq.ft

Description

Attention investors, contractors, and buyers looking to build equity! Welcome to 2521 S American Street, a South Philadelphia rowhome offering an excellent opportunity to renovate, customize, and unlock its full potential. This property features a traditional layout with a spacious living room, an eat-in kitchen, first floor half bath, 3 beds and a full bathroom upstairs. Additional highlights include a covered front porch, a private rear outdoor space, and a full unfinished basement offering ample storage and laundry space. With its classic Philadelphia rowhome character and endless possibilities for improvement, this property is an ideal opportunity for buyers ready to bring their vision to life. Whether you're looking for your next investment project or a home to renovate and make your own, 2521 S American Street offers plenty of potential. Property is being sold strictly AS IS, WHERE IS. Seller will make no repairs. Bring your vision and schedule your showing today!

  • Houzeo last checked: 2 hours ago
  • Listing updated: October 27, 2026 at 2:20 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Michael Stampone (215) 828-1642 | HomeSmart Realty Advisors (215) 604-1191
  • Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: PAPH2683774 Bright MLS-NJ

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Townhouse

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Philadelphia Pa County

  • City

    Philadelphia

  • Neighborhood

    Whitman

  • Year Built

    1920

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    994 sqft

  • Lot Size

    683 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Bright MLS

  • MLS Number

    PAPH2683774

  • MLS Status

    ACTIVE-BRIGHT

  • Days on Market

    5

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 3

    Bathrooms: 3

Interior

  • Cooling

    Window Unit(s)

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Heating

    Forced Air

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1920

  • Home type

    Townhouse

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

  • Foundation Details

    Concrete Perimeter

  • Construction Materials

    Masonry

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Basement

    Unfinished

Other Features

  • Subdivision Name

    Whitman

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/23/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2683774

Listed for Sale

$215,000 +7.50%

$216/sqft

10/23/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2683774

Price Increased

$199,999 +488.23%

$201/sqft

12/21/1993

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH450250

Sold

$34,000

$34/sqft

Whitman Ranks #81 in Philadelphia, PA

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Rental prices
$1,639

Rental Prices

Median Home Price
$278K

Median Home Price

Whitman, Philadelphia, PA neighborhood guide

Getting Around 2521 S American St

Bike Score®

Bike Score

Very Bikeable

79/100

Walk Score®

Walk Score

Very Walkable

84/100

Transit Score®

Transit Score

Good Transit

61/100

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