1520 N 17th St, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121

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1520 N 17th St,PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121
$750,000
  • 10 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,958 sq. ft.
  • Townhouse
  • Active
Listed by:moshe adika
Office:tcs management, llc.
MLS#:PAPH2509516
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$750,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$253.55

About this home

1520 North 17th Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, historically significant student housing asset in the heart of Temple University’s thriving off-campus rental market. Just steps from Temple’s Main Campus, this fully occupied 10-bedroom, 4-bathroom (plus 2 half-bath) property spans nearly 3,000 square feet and is ideally configured for student group living. Designed by the legendary architect Willis G. Hale in 1888 and listed on the Philadelphia Historic Registry, this three-story home offers architectural character rarely found in the student housing sector, combined with large interior living spaces, modern amenities, and entertainment-ready common areas, including a backyard and basement bar. With in-unit laundry, large communal areas, and a strong rental history, it caters directly to Temple’s large student population, 81% of whom seek housing off-campus after their freshman year. Its prime location in a high-demand, low-vacancy

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Home facts

  • Year built:1915
  • Listing Id #:PAPH2509516
  • Added:50 day(s) ago
  • Updated:August 14, 2025 at 01:41 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:10
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Living area:2,958 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1915
  • Building area:2,958 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.05 Acres

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Septic, Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$750,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$253.55
  • Tax amount:$7,698 (2024)