230 53rd St
Bring Your Vision to Life in West Philadelphia! Opportunity knocks at 230 N 53rd Street—a massive 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offering approximately 3,605 square feet of space, a detached 2-car garage, and a generous lot with both front and rear yard areas. If you're looking for a property where size, layout, and potential come together, this is one worth exploring. This expansive three-story home provides the canvas for a variety of possibilities. The substantial first floor offers the flexibility to create a spacious living area, an in-law or multigenerational suite, or another configuration tailored to your needs. With five bedrooms and three full bathrooms, there is plenty of room to design a home that works for a large household or explore other permitted uses. The detached two-car garage adds another valuable component to the property, with additional loft potential that could provide useful storage or future possibilities, subject to approvals. The property's generous footprint and outdoor space are an uncommon find in the city and give you room to think beyond a typical Philadelphia row home. For the investor or experienced renovator, the scale of this property presents an opportunity to reimagine the existing structure and create something substantial. Whether you're envisioning a spacious city homestead, a multigenerational residence, or exploring a potential multifamily configuration subject to zoning and approvals, 230 N 53rd Street offers the space to think big. Bring your contractor, architect, and imagination. This is a property with the size and flexibility to make your vision a reality.
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KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School
Rhoads James School
Huey Samuel B School
Parkway West
The Workshop School
Locke Alain School
Middle Years Alternative
The Workshop School
School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
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| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000 |
Listed by Samuel Walls · EXP Realty, LLC · 8883977352
Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.
Last Updated: October 15, 2026 at 7:20 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2673578

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