Welcome to this modern, tenant-occupied home at 1557 N Orkney Street, offering an excellent turnkey investment opportunity. Well maintained! - a new roof in December 2025 and new flooring on the first floor. The property features hardwood flooring throughout and an updated kitchen with new appliances, cabinetry, and granite countertops. The second floor includes a spacious bedroom with two closets and a private full bathroom, while the third floor offers an additional bedroom, full bath, and a convenient laundry room. Outside, enjoy a large private yard with direct street access. The property is currently leased through December 30, 2026, at $1,830 per month, providing steady income and an approximate 8% return on investment.
For sale
$269,990
1557 N Orkney St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
2beds
1,122sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
490 Square Feet Lot
$264,100 Zestimate®
$241/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Additional bedroomNew appliancesHardwood flooring throughoutConvenient laundry roomGranite countertopsUpdated kitchen
- 209 days
- 169
- 5
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
James Gorecki 610-639-0168,
Premium Realty Castor Inc 2157257080,
Co-Listing Agent: Min H Choe 856-313-2712,
Premium Realty Castor Inc
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2608350
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Combination Kitchen/Living, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Unfinished,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,122
- Total interior livable area: 1,122 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,122
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Size: 490 Square Feet
- Features: Rear Yard, Downtown
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 182262500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Sewer Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Olde Kensington
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $241/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $389,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,451
- Date on market: 4/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Negotiable
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$264,100
$251,000 - $277,000
$1,949/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,990$241/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2608350 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Listing removed | $269,990$241/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Price change | $269,990-1.8%$241/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000-1.4%$245/sqft |
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| 12/13/2024 | Listing removed | $1,830$2/sqft |
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| 12/11/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,830+1.9%$2/sqft |
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| 12/10/2024 | Listing removed | $279,000$249/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #PAPH2405726 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2024 | Listing removed | $1,795$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2394018 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,795$2/sqft |
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| 12/4/2024 | Listing removed | $1,795$2/sqft |
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| 11/30/2024 | Price change | $279,000-6.7%$249/sqft |
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| 11/12/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,795-10.1%$2/sqft |
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| 11/11/2024 | Listing removed | $1,997$2/sqft |
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| 11/1/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,997+11.3%$2/sqft |
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| 10/26/2024 | Listing removed | $1,795$2/sqft |
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| 10/22/2024 | Price change | $299,000-5.1%$266/sqft |
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| 10/3/2024 | Price change | $315,000-6%$281/sqft |
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| 10/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $335,000+28.8%$299/sqft |
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| 9/19/2024 | Price change | $1,795-7.9%$2/sqft |
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| 9/8/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,950+6.2%$2/sqft |
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| 8/12/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/2/2024 | Price change | $1,837-5.2%$2/sqft |
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| 7/30/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,937$2/sqft |
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| 7/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/12/2022 | Sold | $260,000+6.1%$232/sqft |
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| 1/24/2018 | Sold | $245,000$218/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,451 +38.7% | $389,400 +38.7% |
| 2024 | $3,929 | $280,700 |
| 2023 | $3,929 +0.1% | $280,700 |
| 2022 | $3,924 | -- |
| 2021 | $3,924 +14.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $3,430 +0.3% | -- |
| 2017 | $3,418 +202.6% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,130 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,130 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,130 +4.5% | $80,700 +1854.9% |
| 2012 | $1,081 | $4,128 |
| 2011 | -- | $4,128 |
| 2010 | -- | $4,128 |
| 2009 | -- | $4,128 |
| 2008 | -- | $4,128 |
| 2007 | -- | $4,128 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $3,840 |
| 2005 | -- | $3,840 |
| 2004 | -- | $3,840 +10.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $3,488 |
| 2002 | -- | $3,488 +263.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $960 |
| 1999 | -- | $960 |
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Neighborhood: Olde Kensington
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ludlow James
- High: Penn Treaty
- 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.
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