Hot East Kensington 2-Bed Rowhome – Prime Location, Huge Potential Rare opportunity to own in one of Philly’s hottest neighborhoods! 2470 Emerald St is a solid 2-bedroom, 1-bath brick rowhome just blocks from Fishtown’s restaurants, bars, and transit. Property is in dated but functional condition – perfect for an investor, flipper, or owner-occupant ready to make it shine. Features include classic parquet-style floors throughout, full kitchen with appliances, large windows with great natural light, and a private rear concrete patio. Needs cosmetic updates (kitchen, bath, paint, lighting) and possible systems refresh to reach full market value – priced aggressively to reflect work needed. Sold AS-IS. Walk to everything Fishtown has to offer – don’t miss this one!
Sold for $145,000
$145,000
2470 Emerald St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
2beds
1,030sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1871
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$178,100 Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$1,648 Estimated rent
Home value
$178,100
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Classic parquet-style floors throughoutFull kitchen with appliances
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ralph Harvey 855-456-4945,
ListWithFreedom.com
Bought with:
Jeff Sommer
United Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2569878
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,030
- Total interior livable area: 1,030 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,030
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
- Dimensions: 17 x 58
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 311070300
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1871
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2026 | Sold | $145,000-22%$141/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2569878 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Pending sale | $185,900$180/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2569878 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $185,900+756.8%$180/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2569878 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2016 | Listing removed | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Pro Ventures Phila, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Pro Ventures Phila, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2009 | Sold | $21,698$21/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,468 +24.9% | $176,300 +24.9% |
| 2024 | $1,977 | $141,200 |
| 2023 | $1,977 +58.7% | $141,200 |
| 2022 | $1,246 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,246 +7.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,156 -74.3% | -- |
| 2017 | $4,504 +541% | -- |
| 2016 | $703 | -- |
| 2015 | $703 | -- |
| 2014 | $703 +18.2% | $46,100 +1465.9% |
| 2012 | $594 | $2,944 |
| 2011 | -- | $2,944 |
| 2010 | -- | $2,944 |
| 2009 | -- | $2,944 |
| 2008 | -- | $2,944 |
| 2007 | -- | $2,944 +7% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,752 |
| 2005 | -- | $2,752 |
| 2004 | -- | $2,752 -29.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $3,904 +20.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $3,232 |
| 2000 | -- | $3,232 +12.2% |
| 1999 | -- | $2,880 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: East Kensington
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Brown Henry A SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Kensington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 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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