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  • Price cut: $10K (10/23)
    $425,000

    1038 N Leithgow St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

    3beds
    1,110sqft
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    $2,824/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1920
    863 Square Feet Lot
    $419,800 Zestimate®
    $383/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Private gardenEat-in kitchenClawfoot tubAndersen windowsExposed brickRecessed lightingGas cooktop
    Every once in a while, you walk into a home and immediately start imagining your life there. Coffee in the garden. A favorite chair by the fireplace. A desk upstairs where the light comes in the skylight just right. At 1038 N. Leithgow Street, those everyday possibilities are part of the appeal. This expanded Northern Liberties trinity brings together exposed brick, wood beams, skylights, and a private garden in a home that feels warm, personal, and full of character. The living room is an inviting place to settle in, with wide plank hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a fireplace that anchors the space. The scale is cozy, and the details give you something to appreciate beyond a place to put your furniture. Central air adds comfort throughout the home. The eat-in kitchen has a warmth of its own, with cherry cabinets, a gas cooktop, a dishwasher, and under counter refrigerator and freezer units that maximize the kitchen's flow. There is storage for your kitchen essentials and room to sit down for a meal, but the best part might be what is beyond the sink. A large garden window looks directly onto the backyard, giving you greenery to enjoy while making coffee, preparing dinner, or doing the dishes. The light It is a simple detail, but one you get to appreciate every day. And then there is the garden itself. Enclosed by brick walls, with a raised deck, planted areas, and a small pond, it feels like a little extension of the house. Bring your coffee outside, have a friend over for dinner, or spend an afternoon with your hands in the dirt. There is something especially lovely about having a place like this tucked behind your home while the neighborhood carries on just beyond it. On the second floor, two bedrooms offer wide plank hardwood flooring, exposed brick, and ample closet space. The larger bedroom features Andersen windows, a skylight, and exposed beams, with natural light that brings out the beauty of the materials. The bathroom continues the home’s classic feel with white subway tile, white hexagonal floor tile, and a clawfoot tub. There are unique details and charm tucked around every corner of this home. Its a house that you know has history. The third floor is a space you will want to spend time in. Skylights and windows on two walls bring in light, while exposed brick and beams give the room its own distinct personality. Whether it becomes your 3rd bedroom, work-from-home spot, a studio, or a 2nd living room, this flexible level lets you decide how the house works best for you. Downstairs, the basement offers laundry, a utility sink, an additional refrigerator, and storage—a useful home for the practical things you need but do not want filling your living spaces. Tucked away on quiet, tree-lined Leithgow Street in the heart of Northern Liberties, the house puts neighborhood restaurants, cafés, and everyday conveniences within easy reach. It is easy to picture a Saturday spent out in the neighborhood, picking up something for dinner at the farmer's market, and coming back to an evening in the garden. 1038 N. Leithgow is a home for someone who appreciates character: the beauty of old brick, the warmth of wood, and the way natural light can transform a room. A quaint house with plenty to fall in love with.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Emily Nussbaum 215-203-6303,

    Compass RE 6108223356,

    Listing Team: Kristin Mcfeely Team

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2677952MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Hot Water, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Eat-in Kitchen, 9'+ Ceilings
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Windows: Bay/Bow, Skylight(s)
      • Basement: Full,Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,110
      • Total interior livable area: 1,110 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,110
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: On Street
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Three
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 863 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16.71 x 50.52
      • Features: Rear Yard
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 057117200
      • Zoning: RSA5
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Masonry
      • Foundation: Stone
      • Roof: Pitched
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1920

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Northern Liberties
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Philadelphia
      • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $383/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $394,100
      • Annual tax amount: $5,516
      • Date on market: 10/6/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan,FHA
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $419,800

        $399,000 - $441,000

        $2,000/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/23/2026Price change$425,000-2.3%$383/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2677952 Report a problem
        10/6/2026Listed for sale$435,000+22.5%$392/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2677952 Report a problem
        6/23/2025Listing removed$2,600$2/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        6/2/2025Listed for rent$2,600+4%$2/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        1/3/2022Sold$355,000$320/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/20/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        11/7/2021Listed for rent$2,500$2/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        10/20/2021Sold$355,000-1.4%$320/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2028596 Report a problem
        9/27/2021Pending sale$360,000$324/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2028596 Report a problem
        9/10/2021Listed for sale$360,000+10.8%$324/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2028596 Report a problem
        1/29/2011Listing removed$325,000$293/sqft
        Source: Solo Real Estate Report a problem
        12/3/2010Listed for sale$325,000+282.4%$293/sqft
        Source: Solo Real Estate Report a problem
        1/31/2001Sold$85,000-81.3%$77/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        1/22/1997Sold$453,600$409/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,517 +10.9%$394,100 +10.9%
        2024$4,975 $355,400
        2023$4,975 +2%$355,400
        2022$4,880 --
        2021$4,880 +3.3%--
        2018$4,723 --
        2017$4,723 +24.2%--
        2016$3,802 --
        2015$3,802 --
        2014$3,802 +4.5%$271,600 +2157.3%
        2012$3,639 $12,032
        2011-- $12,032
        2010-- $12,032
        2009-- $12,032
        2008-- $12,032
        2007-- $12,032 +7.4%
        2006-- $11,200
        2005-- $11,200
        2004-- $11,200 -21.2%
        2003-- $14,208 +61.5%
        2002-- $8,800 +7.4%
        2000-- $8,192 +8.5%
        1999-- $7,552
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Northern Liberties

        Getting around

        94 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        74 / 100
        Excellent Transit

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Philadelphia City

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