1221 N 2nd Street | Prime Redevlopment Opportunity at the Nexus of NoLibs, Kensington & Fishtown A rare 20-foot wide parcel in a top-notch location! Situated directly at the epicenter where Northern Liberties, Fishtown, and Kensington meet, this multi-story property offers a blank canvas on a 20' wide lot—a true rarity for the area. With some single-family homes in the neighboring vicinity selling for over $1,000,000, this property presents a substantial development potential. To help spark design inspiration and showcase layout possibilities, three conceptual floor plan options are included for informational purposes only: Option 1: A single-family layout featuring a dedicated primary suite. Option 2: A duplex layout configured with three bedrooms per unit. Option 3: An expanded single-family variation featuring a luxe primary suite and a roof deck. Note: Conceptual floor plans are provided strictly for illustrative purposes without warranty and are subject to buyer verification. Buyer is strictly responsible for conducting their own due diligence regarding all zoning, permits, structural requirements, municipal approvals, etc. Original architectural character is anchored throughout the interior, featuring high ceilings, a grand entryway, a sweeping curved staircase rising through the levels, and an upper “studio" illuminated by skylights. The location offers unparalleled public transit access and neighborhood convenience. The Route 57 bus runs right down 2nd Street, with the Girard Trolley line, the Market-Frankford Line, the Piazza, Acme, and local dining and retail along Frankford, 2nd Street and Girard Avenues all nearby. A 20-foot wide property with this level of square footage, multi-million dollar comps nearby, and conceptual layout options included presents a rare market opportunity. Please schedule your showing!
For sale
$649,000
1221 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
6beds
3,000sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1915
1,460 Square Feet Lot
$622,700 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Multi-story propertyGrand entrywayOriginal architectural characterHigh ceilings
- 5 days
- 176
- 16
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Todd Hovanec 212-203-2016,
Prevu Real Estate, LLC 6466036868
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2662994
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 6
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,000
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,460 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 73.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 182101100
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- 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: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $450,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,300
- Date on market: 8/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$622,700
$592,000 - $654,000
$3,093/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,000+49.2%$216/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/6/2019 | Listing removed | $2,300$1/sqft |
Source: Luminous Realty #PAPH781056 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2019 | Price change | $2,300-8%$1/sqft |
Source: Luminous Realty #PAPH781056 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2019 | Sold | $435,000-3.3%$145/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: Luminous Realty #PAPH781056 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2019 | Pending sale | $450,000$150/sqft |
Source: SPACE & COMPANY #PAPH509336 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2019 | Listed for sale | $450,000+971.4%$150/sqft |
Source: SPACE & COMPANY #PAPH509336 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/1996 | Sold | $42,000$14/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,733 +6.9% | $481,000 +6.9% |
| 2024 | $6,299 | $450,000 |
| 2023 | $6,299 +82.7% | $450,000 |
| 2022 | $3,448 +173.7% | -- |
| 2021 | $1,260 -63.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $3,473 +175.7% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,260 | -- |
| 2016 | $1,260 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,260 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,260 +30.9% | $138,200 +1339.6% |
| 2012 | $962 | $9,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $9,600 +150% |
| 2000 | -- | $3,840 |
| 1999 | -- | $3,840 |
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Neighborhood: Olde Kensington
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







