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For sale
$179,000
3010 Emerald St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
3beds
1,000sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
871 Square Feet Lot
$177,000 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private patioQuiet low-traffic blockAdditional main-floor bathroomCompletely updated interiorBrand-new appliancesFresh finishes throughoutNew flooring
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- 559 |
- 42 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Doron Kamhaji 504-428-8966,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. (215) 654-5900
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2660100
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- 2 Story Ceilings, Dry Wall, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 871 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 252508100
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Port Richmond
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $93,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,046
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,PHFA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$177,000
Estimated sales range
$168,000 - $186,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,463/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,000-0.6%$179/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Listing removed | $179,999$180/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,999-6.3%$180/sqft |
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| 6/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,625$2/sqft |
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| 6/20/2026 | Listing removed | $1,625$2/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Listing removed | $192,000$192/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Price change | $192,000-0.8%$192/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $193,500-0.8%$194/sqft |
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| 2/9/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,625-0.6%$2/sqft |
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| 2/8/2026 | Price change | $195,000-2.5%$195/sqft |
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| 2/1/2026 | Price change | $199,999-2.2%$200/sqft |
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| 1/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $204,500+214.6%$205/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Listing removed | $1,635$2/sqft |
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| 1/2/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,635$2/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $1,635$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2534296 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Price change | $1,635-2.4%$2/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,675$2/sqft |
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| 12/16/2022 | Sold | $65,000-7%$65/sqft |
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| 12/12/2022 | Pending sale | $69,900$70/sqft |
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| 10/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $69,900$70/sqft |
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| 10/21/2022 | Listing removed | $69,900$70/sqft |
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| 10/3/2022 | Contingent | $69,900$70/sqft |
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| 8/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $69,900-6.8%$70/sqft |
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| 8/1/2022 | Listing removed | $75,000$75/sqft |
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| 7/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $75,000$75/sqft |
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| 6/3/2022 | Listing removed | $75,000+368.8%$75/sqft |
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| 12/4/2015 | Sold | $16,000-76.3%$16/sqft |
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| 7/23/2005 | Sold | $67,500+125%$68/sqft |
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| 10/9/1997 | Sold | $30,000$30/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,316 +5.3% | $94,000 +5.3% |
| 2024 | $1,250 | $89,300 |
| 2023 | $1,250 +40.9% | $89,300 |
| 2022 | $887 | -- |
| 2021 | $887 +7.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $824 | -- |
| 2017 | $824 | -- |
| 2016 | $824 | -- |
| 2015 | $824 | -- |
| 2014 | $824 +32.6% | $46,400 +580.8% |
| 2012 | $622 | $6,816 |
| 2011 | -- | $6,816 |
| 2010 | -- | $6,816 |
| 2009 | -- | $6,816 |
| 2008 | -- | $6,816 |
| 2007 | -- | $6,816 +0.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,784 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,784 |
| 2004 | -- | $6,784 |
| 2003 | -- | $6,784 +3.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,560 +6.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,176 +3.2% |
| 1999 | -- | $5,984 |
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Neighborhood: Richmond
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Willard Frances E SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Conwell Russell Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Kensington 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.
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