LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!! Welcome to this 3-story, 4-bedroom row home in the desirable Olde Kensington neighborhood near Fishtown. This property sits directly across the street from Hancock Playground and its dog-walking park. It's also within a few walking blocks of all of the restaurants, pubs, and shops at Girard and Frankford Avenues in Fishtown. The property is in need of some upgrading and is being offered as is but, it has great bones and includes one of the largest rear yards in the neighborhood. The home has a large kitchen area, four large bedrooms, and an updated second-floor bathroom. Another surprise is secured roof access where you can easily enjoy the city skyline and fireworks in the summer. This home is perfect for any first-time home buyer who wants to live in a great, upcoming area and is willing to put in some sweat equity to make this property their own. Don't miss out. Schedule your showing today!!
Sold for $340,000
$340,000
161 W Jefferson St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
4beds
1,645sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
1,279 Square Feet Lot
$385,800 Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$2,262 Estimated rent
Home value
$385,800
$355,000 - $421,000
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Secured roof accessLarge kitchen areaHancock playgroundUpdated second-floor bathroomDog-walking parkLarge bedroomsDirectly across the street
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dennis Britto 215-722-6020,
Copper Hill Real Estate, LLC,
Listing Team: The Britto Group
Bought with:
Hayden Mink, RE348951
KW Empower
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2312698
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,645
- Total interior livable area: 1,645 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,645
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Play Area
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,279 sqft
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 77.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 182179900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Olde Kensington
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2024 | Sold | $340,000-9.8%$207/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2312698 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2024 | Contingent | $377,000$229/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2312698 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $377,000-19.8%$229/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2312698 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2020 | Listing removed | $470,000$286/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Philadelphia Center City #PAPH908348 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $470,000$286/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Philadelphia #PAPH908348 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,671 +187.3% | $405,100 +18.8% |
| 2024 | $1,974 | $341,000 |
| 2023 | $1,974 | $341,000 |
| 2022 | $1,974 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,974 -35.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $3,080 -65% | -- |
| 2017 | $8,794 | -- |
| 2016 | $8,794 | -- |
| 2015 | $8,794 | -- |
| 2014 | $8,794 | $90,000 +1232.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $6,752 |
| 2011 | -- | $6,752 |
| 2010 | -- | $6,752 |
| 2009 | -- | $6,752 |
| 2008 | -- | $6,752 |
| 2007 | -- | $6,752 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,272 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,272 |
| 2004 | -- | $6,272 +10.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $5,696 +43.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $3,968 +24% |
| 2000 | -- | $3,200 +75.4% |
| 1999 | -- | $1,824 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Olde Kensington
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Moffet John SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Penn Treaty Middle SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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.
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Estimated market value
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19122
- Olde Kensington
- 161 W Jefferson St
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