$685,000
SOLD AUG 28, 2025
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,900 Sq Ft
1,485 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$236 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 5-minute walk to Norris Square Park
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2025

Wow! Welcome to 1837 Palethorp - A 27 foot wide home with TWO to THREE car parking in the heart of Old Kensington, steps away from all the hot spots of Fishtown and Kensington. Conveniently located just blocks from public transportation and award winning bars & restaurants, this home features 3 oversized bedrooms with walk in closets, 3.5 baths and over 2,900-square-feet of modern living space. This home is also part of the GATED private South Square community. The extremely open-concept main level is ideal for entertaining, with a stunning gourmet kitchen, featuring a large island with gleaming quartz top, custom tile backsplash, and a beautiful stainless steel appliance package. The versatile finished basement with 9' + ceilings allows ample flexibility for a home office, media room, or gym. On the second floor you'll find huge bedrooms with walk in closets, a contemporary hall bath with a deep tub/shower and a dedicated laundry room with side-by-side washer and dryer. Walk up the steps to the third floor and your own private retreat featuring an HUGE primary suite. This suite includes a private balcony, massive walk-in closet, and a large bath featuring a double vanity and an oversized walk-in shower with a frameless glass enclosure. Spend your evenings on the 500-square-foot rooftop deck overlooking the neighborhood that has so much going on. Don't miss your chance to own this home and have every modern convenience right at your fingertips! Schedule your tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Arvind Balaji

(267) 815-2016 arvind@mccannteam.com KW Empower Listed on: 06/20/2025

KW Empower

Last Buyer's Agent

Dorthea Kudzmas

(609) 320-8568 dorthea@roselliteam.com Keller Williams Main Line License #RS340615

Keller Williams Main Line

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,831

Year Built

  • Built in 2017

Lot Details

  • 1,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 27.00 x 55.00

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,900 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Olde Kensington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 161
  • Assessor Parcel Number 183268320

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,831

Year Built

Built in 2017

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Wow! Welcome to 1837 Palethorp - A 27 foot wide home with TWO to THREE car parking in the heart of Old Kensington, steps away from all the hot spots of Fishtown and Kensington. Conveniently located just blocks from public transportation and award winning bars & restaurants, this home features 3 oversized bedrooms with walk in closets, 3.5 baths and over 2,900-square-feet of modern living space. This home is also part of the GATED private South Square community. The extremely open-concept main level is ideal for entertaining, with a stunning gourmet kitchen, featuring a large island with gleaming quartz top, custom tile backsplash, and a beautiful stainless steel appliance package. The versatile finished basement with 9' + ceilings allows ample flexibility for a home office, media room, or gym. On the second floor you'll find huge bedrooms with walk in closets, a contemporary hall bath with a deep tub/shower and a dedicated laundry room with side-by-side washer and dryer. Walk up the steps to the third floor and your own private retreat featuring an HUGE primary suite. This suite includes a private balcony, massive walk-in closet, and a large bath featuring a double vanity and an oversized walk-in shower with a frameless glass enclosure. Spend your evenings on the 500-square-foot rooftop deck overlooking the neighborhood that has so much going on. Don't miss your chance to own this home and have every modern convenience right at your fingertips! Schedule your tour today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 2900
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2900
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 239.66
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2900
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1837

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

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: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: O56
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 27.00 x 55.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1485.00
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: ICMX

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1025.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1831.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 183268320
  • Tax Lot: 161
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 08/28/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2025
Closed on
Aug 7, 2025
Sold by
Gwin Larry and Gwin Stephanie
Bought by
Dwyer James Edward and Esrig Stephanie R
Seller's Agent
Arvind Balaji
KW Empower
Buyer's Agent
Dorthea Kudzmas
Keller Williams Main Line
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.44%
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.56%
Original Mortgage
$650,750
Outstanding Balance
$650,189
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$47,466

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2017
Sold by
Soko Developers Llc
Bought by
Soko Developerzs Llc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $685,000 First Universal Abstract Inc
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $650,750 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Sold $685,000 -1.4% $236 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 For Sale $695,000 -- $240 / Sq Ft
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 $1,349 $654,300 $130,860 $523,440
2024 $1,349 $654,300 $130,860 $523,440
2023 $1,349 $481,700 $96,340 $385,360
2022 $1,827 $96,340 $96,340 $0
2021 $1,827 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,827 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,827 $0 $0 $0
2018 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2497020

Bright MLS

APN: 183268320