2548 Kern St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Home value
$296,000
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Christopher Somers 267-987-4443,
KW Empower,
Co-Listing Agent: Nicholas Sylvestro 267-228-3910,
KW Empower
Caitlin Whittle, RS379404
Elfant Wissahickon Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,018
- Total interior livable area: 1,018 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,018
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 720 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 60.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 311172600
- 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: 1875
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fishtown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $163,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,291
- Date on market: 8/4/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Sold | $295,000-1.6%$290/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Contingent | $299,900$295/sqft |
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| 2/25/2026 | Price change | $299,900-3.2%$295/sqft |
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| 1/28/2026 | Price change | $309,900-1.6%$304/sqft |
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| 12/2/2025 | Price change | $314,900-2.8%$309/sqft |
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| 11/14/2025 | Price change | $324,000-1.8%$318/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $329,900-1.5%$324/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Listing removed | $2,000$2/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $334,900-1.5%$329/sqft |
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| 8/30/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,000$2/sqft |
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| 8/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $339,900+142.8%$334/sqft |
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| 2/7/2025 | Sold | $140,000-3.1%$138/sqft |
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| 1/21/2025 | Contingent | $144,500$142/sqft |
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| 8/9/2024 | Price change | $144,500-3.3%$142/sqft |
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| 7/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $149,500$147/sqft |
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| 7/8/2024 | Contingent | $149,500$147/sqft |
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| 9/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $149,500$147/sqft |
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| 9/5/2023 | Contingent | $149,500$147/sqft |
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| 8/23/2023 | Price change | $149,500-0.3%$147/sqft |
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| 7/3/2023 | Price change | $150,000-6.2%$147/sqft |
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| 6/5/2023 | Price change | $159,9990%$157/sqft |
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| 5/26/2023 | Price change | $160,000-11.1%$157/sqft |
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| 1/17/2023 | Price change | $180,000-5.3%$177/sqft |
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| 12/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $190,000+258.5%$187/sqft |
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| 9/6/2013 | Sold | $53,000+51.4%$52/sqft |
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| 9/9/2005 | Sold | $35,000$34/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,291 +23.5% | $163,700 +23.5% |
| 2024 | $1,856 | $132,600 |
| 2023 | $1,856 +59.2% | $132,600 |
| 2022 | $1,166 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,166 +7.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,082 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,082 +61% | -- |
| 2016 | $672 | -- |
| 2015 | $672 | -- |
| 2014 | $672 -25.8% | $67,600 +3420.8% |
| 2012 | $906 | $1,920 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,920 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,920 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,920 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,920 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,920 +7.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,792 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,792 |
| 2004 | -- | $1,792 -30% |
| 2003 | -- | $2,560 -11.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $2,880 |
| 2000 | -- | $2,880 +12.5% |
| 1999 | -- | $2,560 |
Neighborhood: East Kensington
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Brown Henry A SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 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: 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.