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Townhouse for sale at 1609 N Philip St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 | MLS# PAPH2599276 | Listing updated on 2026-03-26
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$280,000

Monthly Est:$1,394

  • Beds Icon4 Beds
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    2 Baths
  • Beds Icon1,620sqft

1609 N Philip St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

$1,394/moEst:

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  • Townhouse

  • Built in 1915

  • $-- HOA

  • 842 sqft lot

  • $173/sq.ft

Description

Located in the desirable Olde Kensington section of Philadelphia, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home presents a strong value-add opportunity for investors and is being SOLD IN AS-IS CONDITION with ARV potential estimated at $475K+ based on nearby renovated comps. Positioned between Olde Kensington and Fishtown, the property is surrounded by new construction and redevelopment projects, with additional developments just down the road, making it an ideal investment location. The home features a tiled main floor with a living and dining area that leads into a large eat-in kitchen with access to the rear yard, while the second and third floors offer hardwood flooring throughout with two bedrooms and a full bathroom on each level, plus balconies on the upper floors. Additional highlights include a full basement with washer and dryer and a private alleyway providing access to the backyard from the front of the home. Conveniently located near Hancock Park and Cruz Playground, as well as restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and public transportation, this property offers strong upside potential for investors looking to renovate and resell or hold as a rental in one of Philadelphia’s rapidly developing neighborhoods. At this price point, this opportunity will not last long—schedule your showing today.

  • Houzeo last checked: 40 minutes ago
  • Listing updated: March 26, 2026 at 9:57 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Matthew Marino (215) 896-2171 , Harrisson Y. Li (267) 368-2788 | Real of Pennsylvania (215) 367-5238
  • Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: PAPH2599276 Bright MLS-NJ

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Townhouse

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Philadelphia Pa County

  • City

    Philadelphia

  • Neighborhood

    Kensington South

  • Year Built

    1915

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,620 sqft

  • Lot Size

    842 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Bright MLS

  • MLS Number

    PAPH2599276

  • MLS Status

    ACTIVE-BRIGHT

  • Days on Market

    1

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Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 4

    Bathrooms: 2

Interior

  • Heating

    90% Forced Air

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Cooling

    None

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1915

  • Home type

    Townhouse

  • Architectural Style

    Straight Thru

  • Foundation Details

    Brick/mortar

  • Construction Materials

    Masonry

Utilities & Energy

  • Basement

    Full, Unfinished

  • Water Source

    Public

Other Features

  • Subdivision Name

    None Available

Price History

DateEventPrice

03/26/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2599276

Listed for Sale

$280,000

$173/sqft

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