2555 S American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148-4720 $399,000

# of Units: 1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,328
Acreage: 0.02
Age:104 years
Taxes: $2,701
MLS#: PAPH2303946
Design/Type:
End of Row/Townhouse

Description

Welcome to this exceptional corner 2-unit building nestled in one of South Philadelphia's most coveted locations. Each unit within this charming building is immaculately kept and showcases independent utilities, ensuring convenience and autonomy for its occupants. Tenants enjoy the privilege of managing their gas and electricity expenses, contributing to a hassle-free rental experience. Additional space with separate outside entrance, currently used for Laundry, has potential to be 3rd rental. The layout of the property emphasizes privacy and functionality with separate entrances for each unit, offering residents a sense of individual space. The first floor is thoughtfully designed to include a convenient laundry room, enhancing the overall appeal and practicality of the living spaces. The units feature gas cooking facilities, providing an efficient and reliable culinary experience, complemented by window unit air conditioning for climate control and forced hot air for added comfort during cooler seasons. This property stands as a testament to both quality and functionality, offering an excellent investment opportunity or an inviting place to call home in one of South Philadelphia's most sought-after neighborhoods. Don't miss the chance to experience the allure and convenience this exceptional building has to offer.

Taxes: $2,701
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement:
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: The School District Of Philadelphia

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 100 Amp Service, Cable TV, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available

Garage/Parking
On Street

Interior
Laminated Flooring, Brick Walls, Vinyl Clad Windows

Exterior
Block Foundation, Asphalt Roof, Brick Exterior, Street Lights

Lot
Urban, Street View, Black Top Road

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Public Elementary (69 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Taggart John High School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.17 mi
Sharswood George School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.22 mi
Key Francis Scott School Philadelphia City School District K–6 Philadelphia 0.57 mi
Fell D Newlin School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 0.6 mi
Mastery Charter School - Thomas Campus Mastery CS-Thomas Campus K–12 Philadelphia 0.61 mi
Southwark School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.83 mi
Jenks Abram School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 0.89 mi
Kirkbride Eliza B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1 mi
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 1.04 mi
Vare-Washington Elementary School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.23 mi
Bregy F Amedee School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.31 mi
Fanny Jackson Coppin School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.43 mi
Nebinger George W School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.44 mi
Girard Stephen School Philadelphia City School District K–4 Philadelphia 1.45 mi
Christopher Columbus Charter School Christopher Columbus Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 1.46 mi
Childs George W School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.55 mi
Meredith William Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.64 mi
McDaniel Delaplaine School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.82 mi
Universal Institute Charter School Universal Institute Charter School K–9 Philadelphia 1.91 mi
Stanton Edwin Middle School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.96 mi
McCall Gen George A School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.99 mi
Arthur Chester A School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.2 mi
Independence Charter School Independence Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.2 mi
Universal Alcorn Charter School Universal Alcorn Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.77 mi
Greenfield Albert Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.86 mi
Russell Byers Charter School Russell Byers Charter School Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.95 mi
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.99 mi
The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.17 mi
Math Civics and Sciences Charter School Math Civics and Sciences Charter School 1–12 Philadelphia 3.17 mi
Kearny Gen Philip School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.32 mi
Spring Garden School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.41 mi
Waring Laura W School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.48 mi
People for People Charter School People for People Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.63 mi
Powel Samuel School Philadelphia City School District K–4 Philadelphia 3.68 mi
Comegys Benjamin B School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.82 mi
Bache-Martin School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.89 mi
Ludlow James R School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.92 mi
Penn Alexander School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.94 mi
Morton Thomas G School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.01 mi
Mitchell Elementary School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
Adaire Alexander School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.07 mi
McMichael Morton School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.15 mi
Moffet John School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.17 mi
Independence Charter School West Independence Charter School West K–8 Philadelphia 4.17 mi
Lea Henry C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.33 mi
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams Mastery CS-Hardy Williams K–12 Philadelphia 4.34 mi
Morris Robert School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.35 mi
Dunbar Paul L School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.36 mi
Meade Gen George C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.37 mi
Alliance for Progress Charter School Alliance for Progress Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.48 mi
Patterson John Middle School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
Belmont Charter School Belmont Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School K–1 Philadelphia 4.51 mi
Locke Alain School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.52 mi
Longstreth William C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Washington Martha School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.67 mi
Harrington Avery D School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.68 mi
McKinley William School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Kelley William D School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Hackett Horatio B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.71 mi
Catharine Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.72 mi
Global Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest a Global Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest at Huey K–8 Philadelphia 4.74 mi
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.81 mi
Duckrey Tanner School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.81 mi
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
Welsh John School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.94 mi
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.96 mi
Gideon Edward School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.96 mi
Mastery Cs-Harrity Campus Mastery CS-Harrity Campus K–8 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

Public Middle (14 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Mastery Charter School - Thomas Campus Mastery CS-Thomas Campus K–12 Philadelphia 0.61 mi
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 1.04 mi
Universal Institute Charter School Universal Institute Charter School K–9 Philadelphia 1.91 mi
Universal Vare Charter School Universal Vare Charter School 5–8 Philadelphia 1.92 mi
Math Civics and Sciences Charter School Math Civics and Sciences Charter School 1–12 Philadelphia 3.17 mi
The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.17 mi
Young Scholars Charter School Young Scholars Charter School 5–8 Philadelphia 3.59 mi
People for People Charter School People for People Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.63 mi
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School 5–9 Philadelphia 3.63 mi
Science Leadership Academy Middle School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 3.65 mi
Tilden William T Middle School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 4.3 mi
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams Mastery CS-Hardy Williams K–12 Philadelphia 4.34 mi
Belmont Charter School Belmont Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
Middle Years Alternative Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.76 mi

Public High (43 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Furness Horace High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 0.55 mi
Mastery Charter School - Thomas Campus Mastery CS-Thomas Campus K–12 Philadelphia 0.61 mi
South Philadelphia High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1 mi
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 1.04 mi
Gamp Philadelphia City School District 5–12 Philadelphia 1.7 mi
Academy at Palumbo Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.75 mi
Creative and Performing Arts Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.78 mi
Universal Institute Charter School Universal Institute Charter School K–9 Philadelphia 1.91 mi
Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Te Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical 9–12 Philadelphia 2.04 mi
Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus 7–12 Philadelphia 2.35 mi
Constitution High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.38 mi
Universal Audenried Charter School Universal Audenried Charter School 9–12 Philadelphia 2.77 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School 5–12 Philadelphia 2.79 mi
Philadelphia Electrical & Technical Charter High School Philadelphia Electrical & Technical Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 2.94 mi
Math Civics and Sciences Charter School Math Civics and Sciences Charter School 1–12 Philadelphia 3.17 mi
The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.17 mi
Parkway Center City Middle College Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.27 mi
Franklin Benjamin High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.35 mi
Science Leadership Academy Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.37 mi
Masterman Julia R Sec School Philadelphia City School District 5–12 Philadelphia 3.37 mi
Franklin LC Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.45 mi
People for People Charter School People for People Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.63 mi
Bodine William W High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.64 mi
Youth Build Phila Charter School Youth Build Phila Charter School 12 Philadelphia 3.95 mi
Paul Robeson High School for Human Services Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.02 mi
Penn Treaty School Philadelphia City School District 6–12 Philadelphia 4.15 mi
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.33 mi
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams Mastery CS-Hardy Williams K–12 Philadelphia 4.34 mi
Bartram John - Main Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.37 mi
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.39 mi
The Workshop School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.45 mi
Belmont Charter School Belmont Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
The U School: Innovative Lab Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.59 mi
West Philadelphia High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.63 mi
Carver High School Philadelphia City School District 7–12 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Parkway West Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
Philadelphia Learning Academy - South Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
Kensington Health Sciences Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.91 mi
Technical Freire Charter School Technical Freire Charter School 9–12 Philadelphia 4.91 mi
Kensington High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.92 mi
School of the Future Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.93 mi
Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School 6–12 Philadelphia 4.98 mi

Private (55 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
City Kids Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–K Philadelphia 0.92 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.94 mi
Bethel Baptist Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Philadelphia 1.04 mi
The Bridge Way School Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 1.31 mi
True Gospel Tabernacle Learning Center Pentecostal Preschool–4 Philadelphia 1.33 mi
Trinity Academy Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Philadelphia 1.39 mi
St Pio Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.41 mi
St Thomas Aquinas School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.56 mi
Calvary Temple Christian Academy Assembly of God Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.63 mi
St Peters School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.87 mi
St Mary Interparochial School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 2.09 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.19 mi
Delaware Valley High School Cc Nonsectarian 8–12 Philadelphia 2.32 mi
The City School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.34 mi
St Gabriel School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.58 mi
St Gaberiel School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.59 mi
The Philadelphia School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.67 mi
Philly Agile Learning Community School Nonsectarian Ungraded Philadelphia 2.86 mi
Friends Select School Friends Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.91 mi
Roman Catholic High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 2.98 mi
Clementine Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.02 mi
Greene Towne Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.05 mi
Jw Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 3.19 mi
Quadrat Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Philadelphia 3.29 mi
Our House Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.4 mi
St Peter The Apostle School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.71 mi
The City School- Spruce Hill Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.73 mi
St Francis Xavier School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.74 mi
Jubilee School Nonsectarian K–6 Philadelphia 3.75 mi
Hms School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Nonsectarian Ungraded Philadelphia 3.9 mi
St Malachy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.9 mi
St Joseph's Preparatory School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 3.99 mi
St Francis De Sales School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4 mi
St Barnabas Ims School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4 mi
St Barnabas Catholic School Ims Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4 mi
Lasalle Academy Roman Catholic 3–8 Philadelphia 4.03 mi
Philadelphia Free School Nonsectarian K–12 Philadelphia 4.04 mi
Al-Aqsa Islamic School Islamic K–12 Philadelphia 4.05 mi
Gesu School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
City School At Fairmount Christian (no specific denomination) K–5 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
Legacy Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 4.12 mi
Girard College Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 4.14 mi
The Islamic Education School -Ties Islamic K–8 Philadelphia 4.15 mi
Little Footsteps Islam Ins Lfs Mennonite K–12 Philadelphia 4.24 mi
West Catholic Preparatory High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.26 mi
St Laurentius School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.33 mi
Beulah Baptist Christian Day School Baptist K–8 Philadelphia 4.59 mi
The Mill Creek School Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Al Mosheh Postive Educational Christian (no specific denomination) 1–4 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
Greater Hope Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
Revolution School Nonsectarian 9–11 Philadelphia 4.85 mi
Community Partnership School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.85 mi
Liguori Academy Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
Nhs School St Annes Nonsectarian K–12 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
Faith Connection Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Philadelphia 4.9 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19148), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 30
  • Average salary of people in this community: $42,901

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 10,814
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.70
  • Households w/ Children: 55%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 12,430 (58.0%)
  • Rented: 6,831 (31.9%)
  • Vacant: 2,160 (10.1%)
  • Total: 21,421

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 52,259
Households: 19,261
Median Age: 36.40

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 11.0%
  • Some High School: 10.4%
  • High School Graduate: 35.8%
  • Some College: 10.8%
  • Associate Degree: 5.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 17.7%
  • Graduate Degree: 8.8%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $52,001

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • One Bedroom: $968
  • Two Bedroom: $1,096
  • Three Bedroom: $1,311
  • Four Bedroom: $1,397

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Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford , (610) 649-4500

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2555 S American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148-4720

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