Prime Olde Kensington/Norris Square Location! Located in Norris Square at the edge of Olde Kensington, and just minutes from the vibrant restaurants, shops, and nightlife of Fishtown, Northern Liberties, and Center City, this corner property offers endless potential. The generous side yard provides rare outdoor space in the city—ideal for a private garden, courtyard, or stylish entertaining area. Inside, you’ll find a spacious living room, dining room, and kitchen, plus three generously sized bedrooms and a full 3-piece bath upstairs. The basement is perfect to be finished for additional living space or storage. With comparable homes on the block selling in the HIGH $300s, this property is a FANTASTIC investment opportunity—whether for rental income or a profitable flip. Home needs work and is being sold as-is. Bring your imagination and vision to maximize this money-making property in one of Philadelphia’s hottest neighborhoods.
Sold for $245,000
$245,000
1938 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
3beds
1,513sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,796 Square Feet Lot
$381,500 Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$2,232 Estimated rent
Home value
$381,500
$328,000 - $439,000
$2,232/mo
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Generous side yardDining roomGenerously sized bedroomsCorner property
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Listed by:
Monica Flores 267-979-6038,
Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne
Bought with:
Morgan Sampson, RS354910
Keller Williams Main Line
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2527266
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,513
- Total interior livable area: 1,513 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,513
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,796 sqft
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 57.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 183237800
- 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 & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Norris Square
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2025 | Sold | $245,000+16.7%$162/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2527266 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Pending sale | $210,000$139/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2527266 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $210,000+425%$139/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2527266 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/1999 | Sold | $40,000+220%$26/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/1999 | Sold | $12,500+127.3%$8/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/1998 | Sold | $5,500$4/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,667 +38% | $333,400 +38% |
| 2024 | $3,382 | $241,600 |
| 2023 | $3,382 +60.9% | $241,600 |
| 2022 | $2,103 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,103 -0.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,118 | -- |
| 2017 | $2,118 +88.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,124 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,124 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,124 -0.7% | $84,500 +1053.1% |
| 2012 | $1,132 | $7,328 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,328 |
| 2010 | -- | $7,328 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,328 |
| 2008 | -- | $7,328 |
| 2007 | -- | $7,328 +4.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $7,040 |
| 2005 | -- | $7,040 |
| 2004 | -- | $7,040 |
| 2003 | -- | $7,040 -5.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,456 +32.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,632 +175% |
| 1999 | -- | $2,048 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Kensington
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Moffet John SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Penn Treaty Middle SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.6 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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Estimated market value
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- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
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- West Kensington
- 1938 N Howard St
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