14 days on rocket

2517 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19153

$250,000

Home List Price

$2,969*

Closing Credit

0 Baths
1,360 SqFt
$184/SqFt
Multi

Location

Image provided by Mapbox

Get An Agent. Get A Mortgage.

Save BIG.

Rocket Homes logo

2517 Island Ave, Philadelphia$250,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,969*

1.25% Loan Amount

Rocket Homes logo

Still Have Questions? Contact Us.

Contact Us Phone Number1 (855) 200-2001

Property Highlights

Home TypeDuplex
ParkingBuilt In, Garage - Rear Entry, Driveway, Attached Garage
Garage1 space
Year Built1920
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #PAPH2424628
Lot Size0.04 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 2517 Island Ave

Duplex for Sale in Southwest Philadelphia – Perfect Investment Opportunity! Located in a prime area just 6 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport and Darby Township, this legal duplex offers both immediate potential and long-term value. Whether you’re looking to live in one unit and rent the other OR rent it out as an investment this property has plenty of opportunities to suit your needs. Upstairs Unit (2 Bed / 1 Bath): Move-in ready, this unit offers spacious living with two bedrooms, a full bath, and a cozy kitchen. Perfect for owners or renters alike. Downstairs Unit (1 Bed / 1 Bath + Living Room): A blank slate awaiting your vision, the downstairs unit needs a full rehab but holds great potential for rental income or as a personal living space. Private Driveway & Basement: Enjoy the convenience of a private driveway for parking. The large basement area can easily be converted into additional common space or a storage area, enhancing the property's functionality. Don't miss the chance to own in this sought-after location, close to public transportation, shopping, and more. Contact us today to schedule a showing and explore the possibilities!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Living Area: 1,360 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (610) 225-7440
  • Listing Agent: Amanda Gutman

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Parking: Built In, Garage - Rear Entry, Driveway, Attached Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.04 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Island Ave

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $250,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $184/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,417
  • Tax Year: 2020
House and calculator

What can I afford?

Understand what home price range makes sense for your budget.

Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Philadelphia, PA.

Map thumbnail provided by MapBox

Philadelphia, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$265.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$200

Avg. Days On Market

45

# of Sold Homes

946

2517 Island Ave vs Philadelphia

14 DAYS ON ROCKET

-31 Days

$250,000

-$15.3K Less

$184/SqFt

-$17 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $15.3K less than the Median Sold Price and $17/SqFt less than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2424628

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (610) 225-7440
  • Listing Agent: Amanda Gutman

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

BRIGHT MLS is the (or a) provider of this home sale information and has compiled content from various sources. Some properties represented may not have actually sold due to reporting errors. ©2024 BrightMLS. All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 12/18/2024, 2:20:55 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Oct 05, 2005Home Sold
$77,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,417 -
2019$1,234$88,200
2018$722$51,600
2017$722$51,600

History based on county public records data.

Payment Calculator

$1,315

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$816

Powered By

Rocket Mortgage

Advertisement

NMLS#3030

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

school-card-donut-4333522
3
/10

  • Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

  • 2227 Island Rd

  • 0.31 miles

  • Public Charter Grades PK-6

school-card-donut-4333523
2
/10

  • John M. Patterson Elementary School

  • 7000 Buist Ave

  • 0.40 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

school-card-donut-4333524
5
/10

  • Colwyn Elementary School

  • 211 Pine St

  • 0.51 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $46,061. Residents of Philadelphia, PA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19153›2517 Island Ave

This home is located at 2517 Island Ave in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19153 in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,360 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 03, 2024 and is currently priced at $250,000.

Philadelphia, PA housing market in November 2024 saw over 219 listings sold above listed price, more than 204 sold at listed price and over 523 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 1.8% between October 2024 and November 2024. While the average time on the market in November 2024 was 45 days, the median list price was $265,372.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

More Resources