500 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
About This Home
The beautiful 6 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house features hardwood floors & high ceilings. Has a full unfinished basement. The eat in kitchen has tile flooring with 2nd staircase to 2nd floor. Large windows throughout the house provide plenty of sunlight. Large front porch facing tree lined street. Nice sized private back yard. Easy access to Drexel and University of Pennsylvania. THIS PROPERTY IS LEGALLY ZONED AS A ROOMING HOME.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Excellent Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction materials: Masonry
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Oven/Range - Gas,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Heater,Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bathroom1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Additional Stairway,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Eat-in Kitchen,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,451
Half Bath
- Level: Main
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,451
- Total interior livable area: 2,451 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 242227500
- Zoning: RM1
- Zoning description: Rooming Home
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 1,470 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 16.00 x 90.00
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- 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 | $2,274 | $27,288 |
| Home Insurance * | $585 | $7,020 |
| Property Taxes | $398 | $4,776 |
| Electricity | $268 | $3,227 |
| Total | $3,525 | $42,300 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
Hail
WindHow 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | Price change | $474,900 |
| 2025-10-21 | Listing removed | $3,500 |
| 2025-10-13 | Price change | $499,900 |
| 2025-08-01 | Listed for rent | $3,500 |
| 2025-08-01 | Listing removed | $3,500 |
| 2025-07-10 | Listed for rent | $3,500 |
| 2021-08-13 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-07-09 | Listed for rent | $2,650 |
| 2018-09-24 | Listing removed | $2,600 |
| 2018-09-22 | Price change | $2,600 |
| 2018-08-21 | Price change | $2,500 |
| 2018-07-02 | Listed for rent | $3,000 |
| 2011-10-12 | Sold | $65,000 |
| 2007-08-21 | Sold | $17,910 |
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