House for sale 2503 S American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148-4720

2503 S American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148-4720 $245,000

Beds/Baths: 3/1
Interior Sq. Ft: 990
Acreage: 0.02
Age:105 years
Style:
Straight Thru

MLS#: PAPH2473400
Subdivision: Whitman
Design/Type:
Interior Row/Townhouse

Description

Welcome to 2503 S. American Street, a well-maintained gem nestled on a quiet block in one of South Philadelphia's most walkable neighborhoods. This move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and charmâ€”ideal for both buyers and investors seeking a low-maintenance opportunity. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully cared-for interior equipped with energy-efficient mini split air conditioning units for year-round comfort. The home's layout is functional and inviting, with plenty of natural light flowing throughout. Enjoy two outdoor spaces, including a welcoming front porch perfect for your morning coffee, and a private backyard ideal for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining. Location is everything, and this home deliversâ€”just steps from Whitman Plaza, where you'll find grocery stores, restaurants, and retail shops. Commuters will appreciate the easy access to I-95, the Walt Whitman Bridge, and I-76, making travel in and out of the city a breeze. You're also close to several parks, perfect for outdoor fun or peaceful strolls. Whether you're a savvy or first time buyer or an investor seeking a turnkey property in a desirable location, 2503 S. American Street is a fantastic find. Don't miss your chance to call this quiet South Philly retreat home!

Taxes: $2,720
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No

Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool

School Dist: Philadelphia City

Features

Utilities
Baseboard - Electric Heating, Wall Unit Heating, Electric, Ductless/Mini-Split, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
On Street

Interior
Full Basement, Unfinished Basement

Exterior
Brick/Mortar Foundation, Masonry, Patio(s), Porch(es)

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The schools on this list are selected by their proximity of up to 5 miles to the property address. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact the school directly for more information on enrollment requirements.
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Public Elementary (72 schools)

School	District	Grades	Place	Distance
Sharswood George School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	0.15 mi
Taggart John High School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	0.15 mi
Key Francis Scott School	Philadelphia City School District	K–6	Philadelphia	0.54 mi
Fell D Newlin School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	0.62 mi
Mastery Charter School - Thomas Campus	Mastery CS-Thomas Campus	K–12	Philadelphia	0.64 mi
Southwark School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	0.78 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	0.94 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	1.17 mi
Bregy F Amedee School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	1.33 mi
Fanny Jackson Coppin School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	1.37 mi
Nebinger George W School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	1.38 mi
Christopher Columbus Charter School	Christopher Columbus Charter School	K–8	Philadelphia	1.4 mi
Girard Stephen School	Philadelphia City School District	K–4	Philadelphia	1.44 mi
Childs George W School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	1.51 mi
Meredith William Middle School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	1.57 mi
McDaniel Delaplaine School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	1.79 mi
Universal Institute Charter School	Universal Institute Charter School	K–9	Philadelphia	1.85 mi
Stanton Edwin Middle School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	1.91 mi
McCall Gen George A School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	1.92 mi
Independence Charter School	Independence Charter School	K–8	Philadelphia	2.14 mi
Arthur Chester A School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	2.15 mi
Universal Alcorn Charter School	Universal Alcorn Charter School	K–8	Philadelphia	2.74 mi
Greenfield Albert Middle School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	2.8 mi
Russell Byers Charter School	Russell Byers Charter School	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	2.89 mi
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School	Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School	K–8	Philadelphia	2.92 mi
Math Civics and Sciences Charter School	Math Civics and Sciences Charter School	1–12	Philadelphia	3.1 mi
The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy	Philadelphia City School District	K–12	Philadelphia	3.1 mi
Kearny Gen Philip School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	3.25 mi
Spring Garden School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	3.34 mi
Waring Laura W School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	3.41 mi
People for People Charter School	People for People Charter School	K–12	Philadelphia	3.57 mi
Powel Samuel School	Philadelphia City School District	K–4	Philadelphia	3.63 mi
Comegys Benjamin B School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	3.8 mi
Bache-Martin School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	3.83 mi
Ludlow James R School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	3.85 mi
Penn Alexander School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	3.9 mi
Adaire Alexander School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	4 mi
Morton Thomas G School	Philadelphia City School District	K–5	Philadelphia	4.02 mi
Mitchell Elementary School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	4.04 mi
McMichael Morton School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	4.09 mi
Moffet John School	Philadelphia City School District	K–5	Philadelphia	4.1 mi
Independence Charter School West	Independence Charter School West	K–8	Philadelphia	4.16 mi
Morris Robert School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	4.29 mi
Dunbar Paul L School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	4.29 mi
Meade Gen George C School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	4.3 mi
Lea Henry C School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	4.3 mi
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams	Mastery CS-Hardy Williams	K–12	Philadelphia	4.32 mi
Alliance for Progress Charter School	Alliance for Progress Charter School	K–8	Philadelphia	4.41 mi
Belmont Charter School	Belmont Charter School	K–12	Philadelphia	4.45 mi
KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School	KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School	K–1	Philadelphia	4.47 mi
Locke Alain School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	4.48 mi
Patterson John Middle School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–4	Philadelphia	4.51 mi
Longstreth William C School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	4.58 mi
McKinley William School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	4.63 mi
Washington Martha School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	4.63 mi
Kelley William D School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	4.63 mi
Hackett Horatio B School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–5	Philadelphia	4.64 mi
Harrington Avery D School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	4.66 mi
Global Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest a	Global Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest at Huey	K–8	Philadelphia	4.71 mi
Catharine Joseph School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–5	Philadelphia	4.72 mi
Duckrey Tanner School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	4.75 mi
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School	Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School	K–8	Philadelphia	4.76 mi
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School	Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School	K–8	Philadelphia	4.82 mi
Welsh John School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	4.87 mi
Gideon Edward School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	4.9 mi
Dick William School	Philadelphia City School District	K–8	Philadelphia	4.96 mi
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School	Philadelphia Montessori Charter School	Preschool–6	Philadelphia	4.97 mi
Mastery Cs-Harrity Campus	Mastery CS-Harrity Campus	K–8	Philadelphia	4.97 mi
Hunter William High School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	4.98 mi
Brown Henry A School	Philadelphia City School District	Preschool–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	0.64 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	1.85 mi
Universal Vare Charter School	Universal Vare Charter School	5–8	Philadelphia	1.91 mi
Math Civics and Sciences Charter School	Math Civics and Sciences Charter School	1–12	Philadelphia	3.1 mi
The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy	Philadelphia City School District	K–12	Philadelphia	3.1 mi
Young Scholars Charter School	Young Scholars Charter School	5–8	Philadelphia	3.52 mi
People for People Charter School	People for People Charter School	K–12	Philadelphia	3.57 mi
Science Leadership Academy Middle School	Philadelphia City School District	5–8	Philadelphia	3.6 mi
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School	Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School	5–9	Philadelphia	3.63 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	4.32 mi
Belmont Charter School	Belmont Charter School	K–12	Philadelphia	4.45 mi
Middle Years Alternative	Philadelphia City School District	6–8	Philadelphia	4.72 mi

Public High (43 schools)

School	District	Grades	Place	Distance
Furness Horace High School	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	0.48 mi
Mastery Charter School - Thomas Campus	Mastery CS-Thomas Campus	K–12	Philadelphia	0.64 mi
South Philadelphia High School	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	0.98 mi
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School	Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School	K–12	Philadelphia	1.04 mi
Academy at Palumbo	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	1.68 mi
Gamp	Philadelphia City School District	5–12	Philadelphia	1.7 mi
Creative and Performing Arts	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	1.72 mi
Universal Institute Charter School	Universal Institute Charter School	K–9	Philadelphia	1.85 mi
Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Te	Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical	9–12	Philadelphia	2.02 mi
Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus	Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus	7–12	Philadelphia	2.28 mi
Constitution High School	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	2.31 mi
Freire Charter School	Freire Charter School	5–12	Philadelphia	2.73 mi
Universal Audenried Charter School	Universal Audenried Charter School	9–12	Philadelphia	2.75 mi
Philadelphia Electrical & Technical Charter High School	Philadelphia Electrical & Technical Charter High School	9–12	Philadelphia	2.88 mi
Math Civics and Sciences Charter School	Math Civics and Sciences Charter School	1–12	Philadelphia	3.1 mi
The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy	Philadelphia City School District	K–12	Philadelphia	3.1 mi
Parkway Center City Middle College	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	3.21 mi
Franklin Benjamin High School	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	3.28 mi
Masterman Julia R Sec School	Philadelphia City School District	5–12	Philadelphia	3.3 mi
Science Leadership Academy	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	3.3 mi
Franklin LC	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	3.38 mi
Bodine William W High School	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	3.57 mi
People for People Charter School	People for People Charter School	K–12	Philadelphia	3.57 mi
Youth Build Phila Charter School	Youth Build Phila Charter School	12	Philadelphia	3.89 mi
Paul Robeson High School for Human Services	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	3.98 mi
Penn Treaty School	Philadelphia City School District	6–12	Philadelphia	4.08 mi
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	4.27 mi
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	4.32 mi
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams	Mastery CS-Hardy Williams	K–12	Philadelphia	4.32 mi
Bartram John - Main	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	4.37 mi
The Workshop School	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	4.42 mi
Belmont Charter School	Belmont Charter School	K–12	Philadelphia	4.45 mi
The U School: Innovative Lab	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	4.52 mi
West Philadelphia High School	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	4.6 mi
Carver High School	Philadelphia City School District	7–12	Philadelphia	4.63 mi
Parkway West	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	4.75 mi
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	4.75 mi
Philadelphia Learning Academy - South	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	4.78 mi
Technical Freire Charter School	Technical Freire Charter School	9–12	Philadelphia	4.84 mi
Kensington Health Sciences	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	4.84 mi
Kensington High School	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	4.85 mi
School of the Future	Philadelphia City School District	9–12	Philadelphia	4.88 mi
Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School	Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School	6–12	Philadelphia	4.96 mi

Private (56 schools)

School		Grades	Place	Distance
St Anthony Of Padua Regional Catholic School	Roman Catholic	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	0.89 mi
City Kids Christian School	Christian (no specific denomination)	Preschool–K	Philadelphia	0.91 mi
Bethel Baptist Academy	Baptist	Preschool–12	Philadelphia	1.04 mi
The Bridge Way School	Nonsectarian	9–12	Philadelphia	1.24 mi
True Gospel Tabernacle Learning Center	Pentecostal	Preschool–4	Philadelphia	1.3 mi
Trinity Academy	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	Preschool–K	Philadelphia	1.38 mi
St Pio Catholic Regional School	Roman Catholic	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	1.43 mi
St Thomas Aquinas School	Roman Catholic	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	1.53 mi
Calvary Temple Christian Academy	Assembly of God	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	1.66 mi
St Peters School	Nonsectarian	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	1.8 mi
St Mary Interparochial School	Roman Catholic	K–8	Philadelphia	2.02 mi
Chesterbrook Academy	Nonsectarian	Preschool–K	Philadelphia	2.12 mi
Delaware Valley High School Cc	Nonsectarian	8–12	Philadelphia	2.26 mi
The City School	Christian (no specific denomination)	Preschool–12	Philadelphia	2.28 mi
St Gabriel School	Roman Catholic	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	2.56 mi
St Gaberiel School	Roman Catholic	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	2.56 mi
The Philadelphia School	Nonsectarian	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	2.63 mi
Philly Agile Learning Community School	Nonsectarian	Ungraded	Philadelphia	2.8 mi
Friends Select School	Friends	Preschool–12	Philadelphia	2.85 mi
Roman Catholic High School	Roman Catholic	9–12	Philadelphia	2.91 mi
Clementine Montessori	Nonsectarian	Preschool–K	Philadelphia	2.96 mi
Greene Towne Montessori School	Nonsectarian	Preschool–K	Philadelphia	2.99 mi
Jw Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School	Roman Catholic	9–12	Philadelphia	3.13 mi
Quadrat Academy	Nonsectarian	6–12	Philadelphia	3.22 mi
Our House Montessori	Nonsectarian	Preschool–K	Philadelphia	3.33 mi
St Peter The Apostle School	Roman Catholic	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	3.64 mi
St Francis Xavier School	Roman Catholic	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	3.68 mi
The City School- Spruce Hill	Christian (no specific denomination)	Preschool–12	Philadelphia	3.7 mi
Jubilee School	Nonsectarian	K–6	Philadelphia	3.72 mi
St Malachy	Roman Catholic	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	3.83 mi
Hms School For Children With Cerebral Palsy	Nonsectarian	Ungraded	Philadelphia	3.86 mi
St Joseph's Preparatory School	Roman Catholic	9–12	Philadelphia	3.92 mi
Lasalle Academy	Roman Catholic	3–8	Philadelphia	3.96 mi
Al-Aqsa Islamic School	Islamic	K–12	Philadelphia	3.98 mi
St Francis De Sales School	Roman Catholic	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	3.98 mi
Gesu School	Roman Catholic	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	3.99 mi
City School At Fairmount	Christian (no specific denomination)	K–5	Philadelphia	4 mi
St Barnabas Catholic School Ims	Roman Catholic	K–8	Philadelphia	4.01 mi
St Barnabas Ims School	Roman Catholic	K–8	Philadelphia	4.01 mi
Philadelphia Free School	Nonsectarian	K–12	Philadelphia	4.02 mi
Girard College	Nonsectarian	1–12	Philadelphia	4.07 mi
The Islamic Education School -Ties	Islamic	K–8	Philadelphia	4.11 mi
Legacy Christian Academy	Christian (no specific denomination)	K–7	Philadelphia	4.12 mi
West Catholic Preparatory High School	Roman Catholic	9–12	Philadelphia	4.22 mi
Little Footsteps Islam Ins Lfs	Mennonite	K–12	Philadelphia	4.23 mi
St Laurentius School	Roman Catholic	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	4.26 mi
Beulah Baptist Christian Day School	Baptist	K–8	Philadelphia	4.56 mi
The Mill Creek School	Nonsectarian	9–12	Philadelphia	4.66 mi
Al Mosheh Postive Educational	Christian (no specific denomination)	1–4	Philadelphia	4.76 mi
Community Partnership School	Nonsectarian	Preschool–5	Philadelphia	4.79 mi
Revolution School	Nonsectarian	9–11	Philadelphia	4.79 mi
Nhs School St Annes	Nonsectarian	K–12	Philadelphia	4.82 mi
Liguori Academy	Nonsectarian	9–12	Philadelphia	4.82 mi
Greater Hope Christian Academy	Christian (no specific denomination)	Preschool–12	Philadelphia	4.84 mi
Faith Connection Christian Academy	Christian (no specific denomination)	K–12	Philadelphia	4.88 mi
Mother Of Divine Grace Interparochial	Roman Catholic	Preschool–8	Philadelphia	4.98 mi

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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