1523 Packer Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145-4928 $389,000

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Beds/Baths: 3/2.0
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,950
Acreage: 0.03
Age:75 years
Style:
Traditional
MLS#: PAPH2511032
Subdivision: Packer Park
Design/Type:
Interior Row/Townhouse

Description

Welcome to 1523 Packer Avenue — a well maintained quintessential South Philly home. Thoughtfully updated and in the heart of South Philadelphia. This spacious residence offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern upgrades, making it an ideal choice for homeowners seeking comfort, convenience, and city living at its finest. You have a light-filled living space from the large windows as you enter the home with hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a seamless open layout perfect for entertaining. The modern kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and ample cabinetry. Off the kitchen you have access to a patio space, perfect for grilling or relaxing outside with a cup of coffee on those easy mornings. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms and an updated full bath, while the finished lower level offers an additional full bathroom, laundry area, and flexible space perfect for a home office, gym, or media room. Off the back of the home you have your patio area that could double as a parking space accessible from the alley. What truly sets this home apart is its prime location near some of South Philadelphia's hottest spots like Termini’s, Pastificio, Philadium, Chickies & Petes and (basically) walking distance to the Linc, Citizen's Bank Park and Wells Fargo. With quick access to I-76, I-95, and the Broad Street Line, commuting to Center City or any part of the region is a breeze. Whether you're hosting friends on game day or enjoying a quiet evening in your private backyard, 1523 Packer Avenue offers the lifestyle and location you've been waiting for. Don’t miss your chance to call this South Philly gem home!

Taxes: $4,113
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Philadelphia City

Features

Utilities
Baseboard - Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
None

Interior
Full Basement, Partially Finished Basement

Exterior
Block Foundation, Stone Exterior

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Public Elementary (82 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Bregy F Amedee School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.17 mi
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 0.43 mi
Jenks Abram School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 0.57 mi
Mastery Charter School - Thomas Campus Mastery CS-Thomas Campus K–12 Philadelphia 0.62 mi
Fell D Newlin School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 0.65 mi
Girard Stephen School Philadelphia City School District K–4 Philadelphia 0.85 mi
Key Francis Scott School Philadelphia City School District K–6 Philadelphia 0.95 mi
Taggart John High School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.12 mi
Southwark School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.22 mi
McDaniel Delaplaine School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.23 mi
Childs George W School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.33 mi
Sharswood George School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.35 mi
Kirkbride Eliza B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.57 mi
Christopher Columbus Charter School Christopher Columbus Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 1.58 mi
Fanny Jackson Coppin School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.65 mi
Vare-Washington Elementary School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.88 mi
Stanton Edwin Middle School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.94 mi
Universal Alcorn Charter School Universal Alcorn Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 1.98 mi
Universal Institute Charter School Universal Institute Charter School K–9 Philadelphia 2 mi
Nebinger George W School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.01 mi
Arthur Chester A School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.03 mi
Meredith William Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.26 mi
Independence Charter School Independence Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.27 mi
McCall Gen George A School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.52 mi
Greenfield Albert Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.76 mi
Morton Thomas G School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.88 mi
Comegys Benjamin B School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.94 mi
Russell Byers Charter School Russell Byers Charter School Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3 mi
Mitchell Elementary School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.08 mi
Independence Charter School West Independence Charter School West K–8 Philadelphia 3.18 mi
Patterson John Middle School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 3.3 mi
Powel Samuel School Philadelphia City School District K–4 Philadelphia 3.31 mi
Penn Alexander School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.32 mi
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.37 mi
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams Mastery CS-Hardy Williams K–12 Philadelphia 3.41 mi
The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.42 mi
Math Civics and Sciences Charter School Math Civics and Sciences Charter School 1–12 Philadelphia 3.44 mi
Catharine Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.6 mi
Longstreth William C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.62 mi
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.62 mi
Lea Henry C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.64 mi
Waring Laura W School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.64 mi
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Preschool–6 Philadelphia 3.76 mi
Spring Garden School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.77 mi
Harrington Avery D School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.8 mi
Kearny Gen Philip School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.82 mi
McMichael Morton School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.86 mi
KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School K–1 Philadelphia 3.9 mi
People for People Charter School People for People Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.92 mi
Penrose School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.92 mi
Global Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest a Global Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest at Huey K–8 Philadelphia 3.95 mi
Bache-Martin School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.96 mi
Locke Alain School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.96 mi
Belmont Charter School Belmont Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.08 mi
Mastery Cs-Harrity Campus Mastery CS-Harrity Campus K–8 Philadelphia 4.09 mi
Colwyn Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.12 mi
Washington Martha School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.16 mi
Bell Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Yeadon 4.17 mi
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy William Penn School District 9 Yeadon 4.35 mi
Walnut Street Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.36 mi
Morris Robert School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.36 mi
Hamilton Andrew School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
Ludlow James R School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.42 mi
W B Evans Magnet School William Penn School District K–6 Yeadon 4.42 mi
Anderson Add B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.45 mi
Rhoads James School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.48 mi
Meade Gen George C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.58 mi
Bryant William C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.58 mi
Blankenburg Rudolph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.67 mi
Alliance for Progress Charter School Alliance for Progress Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.68 mi
Kelley William D School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Dunbar Paul L School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.72 mi
Global Leadership Academy Charter School Global Leadership Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.73 mi
Inquiry Charter School Inquiry Charter School Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.74 mi
Adaire Alexander School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.77 mi
Moffet John School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.78 mi
Park Lane Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.79 mi
Barry Community John School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.93 mi
Discovery Charter School Discovery Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.94 mi
Sharon Hill School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Sharon Hill 4.96 mi
Gideon Edward School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.97 mi
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.98 mi

Public Middle (16 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 0.43 mi
Mastery Charter School - Thomas Campus Mastery CS-Thomas Campus K–12 Philadelphia 0.62 mi
Universal Vare Charter School Universal Vare Charter School 5–8 Philadelphia 1.1 mi
Universal Institute Charter School Universal Institute Charter School K–9 Philadelphia 2 mi
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School 5–9 Philadelphia 2.57 mi
Tilden William T Middle School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 3.13 mi
Science Leadership Academy Middle School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 3.29 mi
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams Mastery CS-Hardy Williams K–12 Philadelphia 3.41 mi
The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.42 mi
Math Civics and Sciences Charter School Math Civics and Sciences Charter School 1–12 Philadelphia 3.44 mi
People for People Charter School People for People Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.92 mi
Young Scholars Charter School Young Scholars Charter School 5–8 Philadelphia 4.08 mi
Belmont Charter School Belmont Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.08 mi
Middle Years Alternative Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.2 mi
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy William Penn School District 9 Yeadon 4.35 mi
Penn Wood Middle School William Penn School District 7–8 Darby 4.4 mi

Public High (41 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 0.43 mi
Mastery Charter School - Thomas Campus Mastery CS-Thomas Campus K–12 Philadelphia 0.62 mi
Gamp Philadelphia City School District 5–12 Philadelphia 0.8 mi
South Philadelphia High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 0.84 mi
Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Te Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical 9–12 Philadelphia 1.28 mi
Furness Horace High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.5 mi
Creative and Performing Arts Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.93 mi
Universal Audenried Charter School Universal Audenried Charter School 9–12 Philadelphia 1.94 mi
Universal Institute Charter School Universal Institute Charter School K–9 Philadelphia 2 mi
Academy at Palumbo Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.03 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School 5–12 Philadelphia 2.76 mi
Constitution High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.88 mi
Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus 7–12 Philadelphia 2.96 mi
Philadelphia Electrical & Technical Charter High School Philadelphia Electrical & Technical Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 3.07 mi
Bartram John - Main Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.2 mi
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams Mastery CS-Hardy Williams K–12 Philadelphia 3.41 mi
The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.42 mi
Math Civics and Sciences Charter School Math Civics and Sciences Charter School 1–12 Philadelphia 3.44 mi
Paul Robeson High School for Human Services Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.48 mi
Masterman Julia R Sec School Philadelphia City School District 5–12 Philadelphia 3.56 mi
Parkway Center City Middle College Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.58 mi
Franklin Benjamin High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.6 mi
Science Leadership Academy Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.62 mi
Franklin LC Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.69 mi
The Workshop School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.75 mi
People for People Charter School People for People Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.92 mi
West Philadelphia High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.96 mi
Belmont Charter School Belmont Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.08 mi
Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School 6–12 Philadelphia 4.13 mi
Bodine William W High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.2 mi
Parkway West Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.23 mi
Motivation High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.23 mi
Youth Build Phila Charter School Youth Build Phila Charter School 12 Philadelphia 4.26 mi
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy William Penn School District 9 Yeadon 4.35 mi
Philadelphia Learning Academy - South Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.36 mi
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
School of the Future Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Sayre William L Middle School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.61 mi
Penn Treaty School Philadelphia City School District 6–12 Philadelphia 4.88 mi
Academy Park High School Southeast Delco School District 9–12 Sharon Hill 4.95 mi
Carver High School Philadelphia City School District 7–12 Philadelphia 4.96 mi

Private (58 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St Pio Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.21 mi
Calvary Temple Christian Academy Assembly of God Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.4 mi
Bethel Baptist Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Philadelphia 0.6 mi
Trinity Academy Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Philadelphia 0.68 mi
City Kids Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–K Philadelphia 0.72 mi
True Gospel Tabernacle Learning Center Pentecostal Preschool–4 Philadelphia 1.01 mi
St Thomas Aquinas School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.24 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.28 mi
The Bridge Way School Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 1.81 mi
St Gaberiel School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.87 mi
St Gabriel School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.87 mi
The City School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.4 mi
The Philadelphia School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.41 mi
St Peters School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.53 mi
Delaware Valley High School Cc Nonsectarian 8–12 Philadelphia 2.58 mi
St Mary Interparochial School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 2.68 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.76 mi
Philly Agile Learning Community School Nonsectarian Ungraded Philadelphia 2.78 mi
St Barnabas Ims School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 2.85 mi
St Barnabas Catholic School Ims Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 2.85 mi
Legacy Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 3 mi
Greene Towne Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.02 mi
Clementine Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.04 mi
Jubilee School Nonsectarian K–6 Philadelphia 3.07 mi
Friends Select School Friends Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.07 mi
The City School- Spruce Hill Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.09 mi
Hms School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Nonsectarian Ungraded Philadelphia 3.19 mi
Philadelphia Free School Nonsectarian K–12 Philadelphia 3.2 mi
St Francis De Sales School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.23 mi
Roman Catholic High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 3.24 mi
Jw Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 3.3 mi
Little Footsteps Islam Ins Lfs Mennonite K–12 Philadelphia 3.3 mi
The Islamic Education School -Ties Islamic K–8 Philadelphia 3.53 mi
Our House Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.55 mi
Greater Hope Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.65 mi
West Catholic Preparatory High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 3.66 mi
St Francis Xavier School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.74 mi
Beulah Baptist Christian Day School Baptist K–8 Philadelphia 3.85 mi
Quadrat Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Philadelphia 3.89 mi
Faith Connection Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Philadelphia 3.99 mi
The Mill Creek School Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 4.08 mi
City School At Fairmount Christian (no specific denomination) K–5 Philadelphia 4.09 mi
St Joseph's Preparatory School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.2 mi
St Peter The Apostle School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.24 mi
Gesu School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.27 mi
Girard College Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 4.27 mi
St Malachy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.29 mi
Al-Aqsa Islamic School Islamic K–12 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Quba Institute Of Arabic And Islamic Studies Islamic K–8 Philadelphia 4.61 mi
Lasalle Academy Roman Catholic 3–8 Philadelphia 4.62 mi
Pee Wee Prep Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 4.73 mi
63rd St Multicultural Academy Of Academic Excellence Islamic Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.75 mi
St Cyprian Childrens Center Roman Catholic Preschool–K Philadelphia 4.76 mi
Revolution School Nonsectarian 9–11 Philadelphia 4.78 mi
Community Partnership School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.78 mi
Blessed Virgin Mary School Roman Catholic K–8 Darby 4.81 mi
Kids World Christian Educational Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.92 mi
Kids World Christian Edu Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.92 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19145), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 29
  • Average salary of people in this community: $44,306

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 8,825
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.50
  • Households w/ Children: 48%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 11,010 (54.0%)
  • Rented: 7,369 (36.2%)
  • Vacant: 1,994 (9.8%)
  • Total: 20,373

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: 46,052
Households: 18,379
Median Age: 37.80

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: 6.3%
  • Some High School: 8.6%
  • High School Graduate: 37.7%
  • Some College: 15.8%
  • Associate Degree: 6.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 17.5%
  • Graduate Degree: 7.5%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $46,540

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: $899
  • Two Bedroom: $1,288
  • Three Bedroom: $1,113
  • Four Bedroom: $997

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1523 Packer Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145-4928

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