2538 S 17th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19145

$495,000 Beds: 4 • Baths: 1 full 1 partial • Sq. Feet: 1872 • MLS ID: PAPH2602466 • Subdivision: GIRARD ESTATES • School Dist: PHILADELPHIA CITY
Welcome to 2538 S. 17th Street, a beautifully updated home in a prime South Philadelphia location. Situated on a wide street with ample parking, this home offers both convenience and charm, just moments from St. Monica Roman Catholic School, with easy access to Oregon Avenue, Interstate 95, and Schuylkill Expressway, making commuting and daily errands effortless. The home welcomes you with a beautiful brick exterior and a spacious front porch, perfect for relaxing outdoors. Inside, you’ll find refinished flooring and a thoughtfully updated interior featuring fresh paint throughout. The brand-new kitchen is designed with style and functionality in mind, showcasing white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and new stainless steel appliances. The first floor also includes the added convenience of a half bathroom and access to a private backyard, ideal for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying your own outdoor space. Upstairs, the second-floor features two generously sized bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. The third floor offers two additional large bedrooms, providing plenty of space for guests, a home office, or flexible living arrangements. Additional improvements include a new roof and a new sewer stack, new rear steps and many more-offering peace of mind for the next owner. With its excellent location, spacious layout, and beautiful updates throughout, this home offers exceptional value in one of South Philadelphia’s most convenient neighborhoods. Schedule your showing today — this one won’t last long. View this listing at: http://richardboasrealestate.com/mls=PAPH2602466

Property Features

  • Taxes: $4,337
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof Type: Flat
  • Exterior: Masonry
  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.03 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Radiator
  • Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Basement: Full
  • SQFT Total Finished: 1872
  • SQFT Above Finished: 1872

School Information

  • High School: SOUTH PHILADELPHIA
  • School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY
Printed May 09, 2026


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