




1205 W Master St, Philadelphia, PA, 19122
About This Home
Exceptional Opportunity Near Temple University! Welcome to 1205 W. Master Street, a spacious and versatile home offering the perfect opportunity for both owner-occupants and savvy investors. This well-maintained property features 4 well-proportioned bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a finished basement ideal for additional living or recreational space, a spacious rear yard perfect for entertaining, and the convenience of an attached garage with a private driveway—a highly desirable feature in the city. Located just minutes from Temple University, this home is ideally positioned in one of Philadelphia's rapidly growing neighborhoods. Enjoy easy access to public transportation, Center City, major highways, local parks, shopping, restaurants, and everything the surrounding area has to offer. Whether you're searching for a spacious family home or a strong investment opportunity, this property offers incredible flexibility. The home is currently tenant-occupied, providing immediate rental income. The tenants have acknowledged the sale of the property and understand they are required to vacate within 30 days of settlement, allowing the new owner the option to move in or lease the property at current market rates. With its functional layout, finished basement, private rear yard, attached garage, off-street parking, and unbeatable location near Temple University, 1205 W. Master Street offers exceptional value with both immediate and long-term potential.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction materials: Masonry
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,360
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,360
- Total interior livable area: 1,360 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Details
- Parcel number: 201004000
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 1,800 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 20.00 x 90.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Inside Entrance,Attached,Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Cold Wave
- Winter Weather
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,820 | $21,840 |
| Home Insurance * | $706 | $8,472 |
| Property Taxes | $367 | $4,404 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $3,117 | $37,404 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Listed for sale | $359,999 |
| 2009-06-22 | Sold | $159,000 |
