Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this rare 18-foot-wide, 3-story shell in the heart of Kensington. Offering over 2,000 square feet of interior space plus a large basement, this property presents a blank canvas for developers, investors, and builders looking to create something truly special. The expansive footprint and generous depth provide endless possibilities for a spacious single-family residence, value-add renovation, or long-term investment project. Much of the interior has already been opened up, exposing the original brickwork and structural elements, making it easy to visualize your future layout and streamline the planning process. Located on a tight-knit residential block surrounded by ongoing redevelopment and neighborhood growth, this property offers the opportunity to capitalize on one of Philadelphia's most active investment corridors. Whether you're looking for your next flip, rental conversion, or custom redevelopment project, opportunities with this size, width, and flexibility are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Sold strictly as-is. Buyer responsible for all due diligence.
Pending
$60,000
1827 E Madison St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
5beds
2,024sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,467 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$30/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original brickworkStructural elements
- 26 days |
- 128 |
- 13 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Monazel Abdulelah 215-607-9958,
Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County 2154648800
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2632006
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- None, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,024
- Total interior livable area: 2,024 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,024
- 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
Lot
- Size: 1,467 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 82.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 452016600
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kensington
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $30/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $129,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,812
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Private Financing Available
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,054/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $60,000$30/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2632006 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $60,000+70.5%$30/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2632006 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Sold | $35,200+1308%$17/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2004 | Sold | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,813 +16.4% | $129,500 +16.4% |
| 2024 | $1,558 | $111,300 |
| 2023 | $1,558 +33.5% | $111,300 |
| 2022 | $1,167 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,167 +7.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,083 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,083 -0.8% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,092 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,092 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,092 +4.5% | $78,000 +799.4% |
| 2012 | $1,045 | $8,672 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,672 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,672 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,672 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,672 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,672 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $8,064 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,064 |
| 2004 | -- | $8,064 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $7,328 +4.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,040 +3.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,816 +9.2% |
| 1999 | -- | $6,240 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Harrowgate
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Webster SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Conwell Russell Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Kensington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19134
- Harrowgate
- 1827 E Madison St
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