2538 Emerald St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
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$389,200
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Brenda Beiser 267-796-4769,
Redfin Corporation
Joseph Kunz, RS353569
Digz.house
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Foyer, Laundry, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Sitting room
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,721
- Total interior livable area: 1,721 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,721
- 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: 1,742 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 51.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 311071900
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Stucco, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat,Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1875
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: East Kensington
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $281,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,936
- Date on market: 7/9/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Washer And Dryer
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Listing removed | $3,100$2/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,100+6.9%$2/sqft |
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| 4/26/2026 | Listing removed | $2,900$2/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Price change | $2,900-6.5%$2/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,100-3.1%$2/sqft |
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| 2/23/2026 | Listing removed | $3,200$2/sqft |
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| 12/16/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,200+52.4%$2/sqft |
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| 9/22/2025 | Sold | $250,000-9.1%$145/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Contingent | $274,900$160/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $274,900$160/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Contingent | $274,900$160/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Price change | $274,900-8.3%$160/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Price change | $299,900-7.7%$174/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000+30%$189/sqft |
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| 10/3/2024 | Listing removed | $2,100$1/sqft |
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| 8/26/2024 | Price change | $2,100-4.5%$1/sqft |
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| 8/23/2024 | Price change | $2,200-4%$1/sqft |
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| 7/25/2024 | Price change | $2,291-8.4%$1/sqft |
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| 5/30/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,500+4.2%$1/sqft |
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| 6/19/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/23/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,400+15.7%$1/sqft |
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| 7/10/2020 | Listing removed | $2,075$1/sqft |
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| 6/25/2020 | Price change | $2,075-3.5%$1/sqft |
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| 5/8/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,150+7.8%$1/sqft |
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| 6/21/2019 | Listing removed | $1,995$1/sqft |
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| 5/29/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,995$1/sqft |
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| 12/13/2017 | Sold | $250,000+657.6%$145/sqft |
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| 9/20/1995 | Sold | $33,000$19/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,936 +11.9% | $281,200 +11.9% |
| 2024 | $3,516 | $251,200 |
| 2023 | $3,516 +33% | $251,200 |
| 2022 | $2,644 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,644 +7.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,454 | -- |
| 2017 | $2,454 +75% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,403 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,403 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,403 +11% | $94,300 +1633.5% |
| 2012 | $1,264 | $5,440 |
| 2011 | -- | $5,440 |
| 2010 | -- | $5,440 |
| 2009 | -- | $5,440 |
| 2008 | -- | $5,440 |
| 2007 | -- | $5,440 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $5,056 |
| 2005 | -- | $5,056 |
| 2004 | -- | $5,056 |
| 2003 | -- | $5,056 +3.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $4,896 +15% |
| 2000 | -- | $4,256 +10.8% |
| 1999 | -- | $3,840 |
Neighborhood: East Kensington
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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: 0.7 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.