2536 Emerald St Philadelphia, PA 19125
East Kensington NeighborhoodEstimated payment $870/month
About This Lot
Discover this opportunity to build your dream home or investment property on a spacious and well-positioned lot nestled on a tree-lined street in East Kensington. Tucked away in a vibrant and rapidly growing neighborhood, this parcel is zoned RSA5 and surrounded by a mix of new construction and thoughtfully restored rowhomes. With water, sewer, and electric available at the street, much of the groundwork is already in place. Just blocks from local favorites like Martha, Forin Cafe, and Hello Donuts, and easy access to the Market-Frankford Line, this location provides easy access to Fishtown, Center City, and all that Philly has to offer. Whether you're a builder, investor, or future homeowner, this is a chance to create something special in an emerging neighborhood. Mortgage savings may be available for buyers of this listing.
Listing Agent
Brenda Beiser
Redfin Corporation License #RS335119 Listed on: 08/27/2025

Property Details
Property Type
- Land
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,630
Lot Details
- 954 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 18.00 x 53.00
Utilities
- Public Hookup Available For Sewer
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- East Kensington Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 224
- Assessor Parcel Number 311071801
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $354 | $116,500 | $116,500 | -- |
2024 | $354 | $116,500 | $116,500 | -- |
2023 | $354 | $25,300 | $25,300 | $0 |
2022 | $272 | $25,300 | $25,300 | $0 |
2021 | $272 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2020 | $272 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2019 | $272 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2018 | $272 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2017 | $272 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2016 | $977 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2015 | $977 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2014 | -- | $10,000 | $10,000 | $0 |
2012 | -- | $704 | $704 | $0 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/27/2025 08/27/25 | For Sale | $135,000 | -46.0% | -- |
10/17/2017 10/17/17 | Sold | $250,000 | -13.8% | $147 / Sq Ft |
08/21/2017 08/21/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
08/13/2017 08/13/17 | Price Changed | $290,000 | -4.9% | $171 / Sq Ft |
07/25/2017 07/25/17 | For Sale | $305,000 | -- | $180 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | I Save Abstract Llc | |
Deed | $250,000 | Isave Abstract Llc | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
Deed | $1,098 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $237,500 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $5,000 | No Value Available | |
Closed | $10,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PAPH2531784

APN: 311071801
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