1522 N 16th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19121
About This Home
This historic Philadelphia home, listed on the Philadelphia Historic Registry, presents an exceptional opportunity for its next owner to make history. Spanning over 4,000 square feet and occupying just under 0.20 acres of land, this Temple University end unit asset offers remarkable potential. Restoring this home to its former grandeur or developing the expansive lot into a multi-unit student housing complex are both viable options. The home boasts high ceilings throughout, a spacious backyard, and ample interior living spaces. The surrounding North Philadelphia neighborhood is undergoing revitalization and provides excellent transit access and close proximity to downtown Philadelphia.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Excellent Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Construction materials: Masonry
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
Bathroom1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Attic,Ceiling Fan(s),Curved Staircase,High Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 4,140
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,140
- Total interior livable area: 4,140 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors - Swing In
Details
- Parcel number: 471226700
- Zoning: RM1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Exterior features: Sidewalks,Street Lights,Other
- Fencing: Other,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City,Street
Lot
- Lot size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Rear Yard,SideYard(s),Year Round Access,Other,Downtown
Parking
- Parking features: Public,Unassigned,On Street,Other
- 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
- Winter Weather
- 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 | $3,028 | $36,336 |
| Home Insurance * | $800 | $9,600 |
| Property Taxes | $698 | $8,376 |
| Electricity | $454 | $5,450 |
| Total | $4,980 | $59,760 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | Price change | $599,999 |
| 2026-03-22 | Price change | $749,999 |
| 2026-03-13 | Price change | $850,000 |
| 2026-01-31 | Price change | $985,000 |
| 2025-12-19 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000 |
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