Opportunity awaits with this 2-story brick row home located in the evolving Kensington neighborhood. This property offers approximately 2–3 bedrooms, a rear yard, and solid potential for renovation and value-add improvements. Ideal for buyers looking to customize a home to their vision. Conveniently located near transportation, shopping, dining, and ongoing neighborhood development. Don't miss the chance to unlock the potential of this promising property. Buyer is responsible for 100% transfer tax. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. First Time Buyers, complete the HomePath Ready Buyer homeownership course online. Attach certificate to offer up to 3% closing cost assistance. Check HomePath website for more details. Restrictions apply.
Foreclosure
$45,000
3158 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
2beds
1,080sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
979 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$42/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rear yard
- 18 days |
- 538 |
- 42 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jaimee Cohen 610-622-7500,
RE/MAX Prime Real Estate 6106227500
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2638922
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Primary bedroom
- Level: Unspecified
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,080
- Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,080
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 979 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 70.00
- Features: Middle Of Block
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 252451700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kensington
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $42/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $102,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,431
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Private Financing Available
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,335/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Sold | $9,000-85%$8/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2007 | Sold | $60,000+140%$56/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2007 | Sold | $25,000$23/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,432 +35.7% | $102,300 +35.7% |
| 2024 | $1,055 | $75,400 |
| 2023 | $1,055 +49.9% | $75,400 |
| 2022 | $704 | -- |
| 2021 | $704 +7.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $654 | -- |
| 2017 | $654 | -- |
| 2016 | $654 | -- |
| 2015 | $654 | -- |
| 2014 | $654 +4.5% | $46,700 +997.3% |
| 2012 | $626 | $4,256 |
| 2011 | -- | $4,256 |
| 2010 | -- | $4,256 |
| 2009 | -- | $4,256 |
| 2008 | -- | $4,256 |
| 2007 | -- | $4,256 +7.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $3,968 |
| 2005 | -- | $3,968 |
| 2004 | -- | $3,968 |
| 2003 | -- | $3,968 +10.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $3,584 +6.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $3,360 +5% |
| 1999 | -- | $3,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Richmond
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Willard Frances E SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Conwell Russell Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Kensington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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