$318,000 - $390,000
RENTED MAR 1, 2025

1251 N Palethorp St Philadelphia, PA 19122

Olde Kensington Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,366 Sq Ft
$262 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Girard (Mfl)
  • Wood Flooring
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Hancock Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Located in one of the hottest neighborhoods in the city, this rental property at 2nd and Girard straddles the Old Kensington, Fishtown and Northern Liberties neighborhoods. It is on a quiet tree-lined street and has three bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The home has high ceilings, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a dry basement with full-sized washer and dryer. There is a large tree-lined stone patio with an easement to the street. There is also a large roof deck off the third-floor bedroom. The living room has a ceiling fan and fireplace. The kitchen has three windows, a separate dining area and plenty of storage. There is a large French door to the beautiful tree-lined patio. The second floor has two bedrooms and a full bath. The third floor has a large bedroom with a soaring ceiling, half bath, and a door to the roof deck. The Septa stop, Acme grocery store and Starbucks are all one block away and there are dozens of popular restaurants, shops, and pubs within a few blocks. There are also a number of day care options and gyms nearby. The closest dog park is 1.5 blocks up the street.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Tom Smitley

Compass RE Listed on: 02/01/2025

Compass RE

Last Renter's Agent

Tom Smitley

Compass RE Listed on: 02/01/2025

Compass RE

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $550

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 851 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 18.00 x 47.00

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,366 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Window Treatments
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $2,400
  • Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, gas, sewer, water
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Min and 36-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 2/15/25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 182089400

Community Details

Overview

  • Olde Kensington Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$550

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2025-02-15
  • Pets: Case By Case Basis, Cats Ok, Dogs Ok, Number Limit
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Security Deposit: 2400.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Cable Tv, Electricity, Gas, Sewer, Water
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 36
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Located in one of the hottest neighborhoods in the city, this rental property at 2nd and Girard straddles the Old Kensington, Fishtown and Northern Liberties neighborhoods. It is on a quiet tree-lined street and has three bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The home has high ceilings, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a dry basement with full-sized washer and dryer. There is a large tree-lined stone patio with an easement to the street. There is also a large roof deck off the third-floor bedroom. The living room has a ceiling fan and fireplace. The kitchen has three windows, a separate dining area and plenty of storage. There is a large French door to the beautiful tree-lined patio. The second floor has two bedrooms and a full bath. The third floor has a large bedroom with a soaring ceiling, half bath, and a door to the roof deck. The Septa stop, Acme grocery store and Starbucks are all one block away and there are dozens of popular restaurants, shops, and pubs within a few blocks. There are also a number of day care options and gyms nearby. The closest dog park is 1.5 blocks up the street.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Poured Concrete, Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1366
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1366
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1.76
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1366
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1251

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District Key: 803408593408
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: O50
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 18.00 x 47.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 851.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Zoning: RSA5

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 182089400
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1366
  • Close Date: 03/01/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2003
Sold by
Grammenos Athanasios and Grammenos Sophia
Bought by
Porter Cynthia
Current Estimated Value
$358,496

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 1998
Sold by
Grammenos Sofia
Bought by
Grammenos Sofia and Grammenos Athanasios
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Porter Cynthia $27,100 --
Grammenos Sofia -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Porter Cynthia L $172,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/01/2025 03/01/25 Rented $2,400 0.0% --
02/01/2025 02/01/25 For Rent $2,400 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $550 $355,200 $71,040 $284,160
2024 $550 $355,200 $71,040 $284,160
2023 $550 $252,800 $50,500 $202,300
2022 $550 $39,300 $39,300 $0
2021 $550 $0 $0 $0
2020 $550 $0 $0 $0
2019 $550 $0 $0 $0
2018 $504 $0 $0 $0
2017 $550 $0 $0 $0
2016 $550 $0 $0 $0
2015 $527 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $155,700 $7,399 $148,301
2012 -- $4,192 $1,048 $3,144
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tom Smitley

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Tom Smitley

    Compass RE

    (215) 868-4874

    5 in this area

    40 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2440790

Bright MLS

APN: 182089400

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19122 Olde Kensington

1251 N Palethorp St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 1251 N Palethorp St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 since 01 February 2025 and is currently priced at $358,496. This property was built in 1920. 1251 N Palethorp St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including John Moffet School, Penn Treaty School, and Al Aqsa Islamic Academy.

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