$239,900

Property Description

Welcome to 1627 W. Thompson Street, a beautiful character-filled 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home offering a little over 1,400 square feet of living space, a full basement, private outdoor space, and an unbeatable location in the heart of Francisville. Step inside to a bright and spacious main level featuring 10+ foot ceilings, original hardwood flooring, and a comfortable open-concept layout connecting the living and dining areas. The hardwood floors have been restored to retain the original character, while also offering the opportunity to refinish or customize them to your personal style. The spacious kitchen provides ample room for everyday cooking and entertaining, while a convenient first-floor powder room and access to the private fenced rear yard complete the main level. The outdoor space is huge for the city and perfect for grilling, dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. The primary bedroom features a beautiful exposed brick wall, adding warmth and character to the space. The full basement provides additional storage and flexibility, with plenty of potential to be finished as a home gym, office, recreation room, or additional living space. Originally renovated in 2018, the home offers a great combination of character, functionality, and opportunity for its next owner. The location is truly exceptional. You're approximately a 4-minute walk to the Broad Street Line at Girard Station, providing convenient access to Center City, Temple University, and the Stadium District. The property is also within a short walk to The Met Philadelphia, Divine Lorraine, Cambridge Street Coffee House, Libertee Grounds, Bar Hygge, Osteria, Vineyards Cafe, and numerous other restaurants, cafes, and neighborhood businesses along the Ridge and Girard Avenue corridors. Nearby grocery options include Aldi, Giant, and The Fresh Grocer, with easy access to I-95 and I-676. Enjoy the walkability and energy of Francisville while being just minutes from Fairmount, Brewerytown, Temple University, and Center City. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking for a well-located home with room to personalize or an investor looking for a property with great rental potential, 1627 W. Thompson Street is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Additionally, this property is eligible for a $10,000 down payment grant - ask me how and schedule your showing today!

Property Facts & Features

Property Type

Townhomes

Status

Active

Listed

Oct 5, 2026

Price per Sq Ft

$168/sqft

ZIP Code

19121

Full Baths

1

Half Baths

1

Stories

3

Parking

On Street

Heating

90% Forced Air

Cooling

Central A/C

Construction

Brick, Masonry, Stone

Style

AirLite

Property Tax (2026)

$5,448/yr

Assessed Value

$389,200

Last Sold

$65,000 · Mar 3, 2016

Neighborhood

Lower North

County

Philadelphia

School District

The School District of Philadelphia

Cats

Allowed

Dogs

Allowed

Estimated Value

Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.

Features & Amenities

Location

Lat 39.97388 · Lng -75.16322