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853 Mercer Street, Philadelphia PA 19125
853 Mercer Street, Philadelphia PA 19125
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853 Mercer StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19125

For Sale

$279,900

Smart Buyer Rebate $1,998

Fixer Upper. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Straight-Through Row on one of the best private blocks in a PRIME FISHTOWN Location and within the Adaire Catchment. The house needs total renovation. HVAC new in 2021 and roof was new in 2022. Renovated houses on this block have sold for over $500,000.

Listed by Michael Jordan

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License #RM425935

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Michael Jordan Real Estate, LLC

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2158703903

Last updated July 29, 2026

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Source: BrightMLS #PAPH2651616

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodFishtown
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Days on Prevu9
  • Taxes$3,762/year
  • Size1,150 sqft
  • Price per sqft$243

Location

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Listing History

07/29/2026
Price Decreased
$279,900
07/23/2026
Listed by Michael Jordan Real Estate, LLC
$289,900

Property Details for 853 Mercer Street

Exterior

Construction

  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed, Below Average
  • Roof: Flat
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Construction Materials: Masonry

Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Waterfront: No

Measurements

  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 14
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 672
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,762.00
  • Tax Year: 2026

Interior

Features

  • Fireplace: No

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,150
  • Living Area Source: Estimated

Rooms

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3

Other

General

  • Senior Community: No

Location

  • Subdivision Name: FISHTOWN
  • Tax Lot: 246

Parking

Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this single-family home have?

There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in this single-family home at 853 Mercer Street.

What are the annual taxes for 853 Mercer Street?

Annual taxes for this single-family home are estimated at $3,762.

How does 853 Mercer Street compare to other single-family homes in Fishtown?

This single-family home is listed 57% below the average price for single-family homes in Fishtown and has been on the market for 60 less days than the typical home in this area.

What is the square footage on this single-family home?

According to the MLS, this listing is 1,150 sqft.

853 Mercer Street is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home for sale in PHILADELPHIA PA 19125. On Prevu for 9 days at $279,900. This includes a recent price decrease of $10,000. This property features 1,150 square feet of living space, located in Fishtown. The median listing price for single-family homes in this area is $525,000. Explore more single-family home listings in Philadelphia.

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