2138 N Franklin St presents a standout 2022 construction duplex offering flexibility, modern finishes, and strong long-term upside. Ideal for an owner-occupant house hack or an investor targeting Temple University students, this property is perfectly positioned near some of Philadelphia’s most dynamic neighborhoods, including Fishtown. The building features two spacious 3-bedroom units, each thoughtfully designed with modern LVP flooring, quartz countertops, and upgraded stainless steel appliances. The upper unit boasts exclusive access to a private roof deck with 360-degree city views, while the lower unit enjoys a private rear patio, creating desirable outdoor space for both units. Located just minutes from Temple’s campus and major transit corridors, this property offers strong rental appeal with minimal near-term capital needs. Bonus opportunity: This listing can be packaged with 2249 N Franklin St (a similar asset) for a combined purchase price of $1,025,000, offering scale and efficiency for investors looking to acquire multiple newer-construction assets in one transaction.
New construction
$525,000
2138 N Franklin St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
6beds
--baths
3,200sqft
Townhouse
Built in 2022
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private rear patioQuartz countertopsModern lvp flooringUpgraded stainless steel appliances
- 209 days
- 62
- 6
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cameron Crossley 610-468-7733,
Skale Real Estate (267) 277-2035
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2579984
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,200
- Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 992 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 70.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 202073001
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kensington
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $121,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,699
- Date on market: 2/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $1,025,000+95.2%$320/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $525,000-8.7%$164/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Price change | $575,000-47.7%$180/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+83.3%$344/sqft |
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| 1/16/2023 | Listing removed | $600,000$188/sqft |
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| 9/22/2022 | Price change | $600,000-4%$188/sqft |
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| 9/8/2022 | Price change | $625,000-2.3%$195/sqft |
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| 8/3/2022 | Listed for sale | $640,000+706.1%$200/sqft |
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| 11/21/2020 | Listing removed | $79,399$25/sqft |
Source: SVN ; The Concordis Group #PAPH934908 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2020 | Pending sale | $79,399$25/sqft |
Source: SVN ; The Concordis Group #PAPH934908 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2020 | Listed for sale | $79,399$25/sqft |
Source: SVN ; The Concordis Group #PAPH934908 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,497 +442% | $607,000 +8.4% |
| 2024 | $1,568 | $560,000 +733.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $67,200 |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | $319 | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $6,300 +515.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,024 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,024 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,024 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,024 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,024 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,024 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,024 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,024 |
| 2004 | -- | $1,024 |
| 2003 | -- | $1,024 |
| 2002 | -- | $1,024 +6.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $960 |
| 1999 | -- | $960 |
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Neighborhood: Hartranft
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.






