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Property Description
Amazing turn of the century Victorian home located on a bright sunny corner in University City. This amazing home features six bedrooms, 4-1/2 baths, oak and pine floor, original tile baths, plaster crown moldings, original faux fireplace mantles, with large and bright rooms, 2 sets of laundry, a finished basement, a bonus sunroom, and so much more. Entering through a vestibule with beautiful tiling, the first floor living space features formal living, dining and kitchen spaces. All adorned with beautiful hardwood floors, original moldings, pocket doors, and more. The kitchen features a large island work space, a professional range, a pantry, and several sinks. There is also space for a seating area. Behind the kitchen is a bright and sunny den area that leads out to the back yard. There is also a powder room on this floor. The second floor features a hall bathroom, 3 bedrooms (one large one that could make a great tv room) and additional closets in the hall. The third floor houses 3 more bedrooms and 2 hall bathrooms, one that is more recent featuring double showers and a laundry set. The basement has been finished with a full bathroom, a laundry area with utility sink, and more space for crafting, working out, etc. This West Philly winner sits close to universities, Baltimore Avenue's amenities, public transportation, multiple playgrounds, hospitals, grocers, University Swim Club, Mariposa CoOp, Cobbs Creek Nature Center, and Clark Park. You'll love being in an area that has significant architectural and historical significance, exciting development activity, and great walkability. Plus you'll enjoy an easy commute to Center City by car or bike, with plenty of convenient bus, and trolley (less than 5-minute walk to #13 and #34 lines) and regional rail options.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 916 S 48th St
General
- Sold For: $649,000
- Taxes: $7,320 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2472504
- Added to Site: 271 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room
- Interior Features: Dining Area, Crown Moldings, Attic, Built-Ins, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Electric, Non-Functioning, Electric, Non-Functioning
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms Upper: 6
- Bedrooms-Up2: 3
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Laundry: Upper Floor, Basement
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19143 (19143)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: Philadelphia
- Development Name: Cedar Park
- Subdivision: Cedar Park
- Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
- Cross Streets: Windsor
- Driving Directions: use GPS
- Direction Faces: East
- Location Details: Corner Lot/Unit
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
- Elementary School: Henry C. Lea School
- High School: West Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Victorian
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Masonry, Stone, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat, Slate, Hip
- Walls/Ceilings: Plaster Walls
- Windows: Wood Frame
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 4,356
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 4,356 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,300 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1890
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
- Unit Floor in Bldg.: 3
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,825
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 28.00 x 100.00
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Lot Features: Corner, Rear Yard
- Zoning: RSA3
- Lot Description: Corner, Rear Yard
Green Features
- RFactor - Ceilings: UNKNO
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $196.67
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $4,099
- City/TownTax: $3,221
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $523,000
- Tax Amount: $7,320
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3300
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 112
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Joshua Allen and Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, John Carfi
Sold by KW Empower, Cody Loomis
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Schools
Schools serving 916 S 48th St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Harrington Avery D School 5300-34 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 | K-8 | 0.7 mi |
Sayre William L Middle School 5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 916 S 48th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/20/2025
Sold
$649,000
—
MLS
5/13/2025
Price Reduced
$649,000
-7.15%
MLS
4/21/2025
Listed
$699,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
916 S 48th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2472504) is a Single Family property that was sold at $649,000 on June 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 916 S 48th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Cedar Park? You can browse all Cedar Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

