1430 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
About This Home
Rare opportunity to own a truly unique property in the highly sought-after Passyunk Square neighborhood, one of Philadelphia's most desirable and vibrant communities. Rich in character and history, this expansive 17-foot-wide, three-story property offers over 2,000 square feet of living space and endless possibilities for an owner-occupant, investor, or developer. Originally configured as a mixed-use property with a barbershop on the first floor and two residential apartments, the home was most recently used as a spacious single-family residence featuring 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Step through the original antique vestibule into a classic straight-through floor plan with soaring ceilings, an open rear kitchen, and a convenient powder room. The second floor offers three generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the third floor includes two additional bedrooms, a second kitchen, and another full bathroom—providing excellent flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. Whether you're looking to restore its historic charm, renovate into your dream home, or reimagine the space to suit your vision, this exceptional property is a blank canvas in an unbeatable location just steps from Passyunk Avenue's acclaimed restaurants, shopping, parks, and public transportation.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Excellent Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- 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: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,142
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Radiator,Hot Water,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,142
- Total interior livable area: 2,142 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 012477300
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 1,190 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 17.00 x 70.00
Parking
- Parking features: None
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
- 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 | $3,792 | $45,504 |
| Home Insurance * | $216 | $2,592 |
| Property Taxes | $531 | $6,372 |
| Electricity | $235 | $2,820 |
| Total | $4,774 | $57,288 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
Hail
WindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Listed for sale | $750,000 |
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