This affordable newly renovated 2BR home can be yours for under $130k and only a few thousand out of pocket at closing (if the buyer qualifies for a combo of other State/City Grants or seller's assist). The home features a brand new kitchen, new flooring, fresh paint, New bathroom, New Porch Roof, Silver Coat on Upper Roof, new electric, new energy efficient windows, all new elec. baseboard heaters. Jump on the Market Frankford Line at Tioga and you are in Fishtown in 10 minutes or Center City in 15 minutes. I-95, Route 1 and the bridges to NJ are all in close proximity. Several major renovations, artist lofts and new construction have popped up over the past couple year s close to this home (Maken Studios, J St. LOFTS and J-Centrel (Old Diamond Furniture Bldg). With Philly First, First Front Door, PHFA, NeighborFirst type programs, you could potentially buy this home for only a few thousand out of pocket.
Sold for $127,500
$127,500
3526 N Water St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
2beds
1,078sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1935
1,054 Square Feet Lot
$130,400 Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$1,244 Estimated rent
Home value
$130,400
$119,000 - $143,000
$1,244/mo
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Fresh paintNew bathroomNew energy efficient windowsNew porch roofNew flooringBrand new kitchen
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Listed by:
Jeff George 267-240-1045,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut,
Listing Team: G2philly & G2jersey, Co-Listing Team: G2philly & G2jersey,Co-Listing Agent: George E Maynes 215-317-3007,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
Bought with:
Ricky Rodriguez, RS373601
Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2430596
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Other
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,078
- Total interior livable area: 1,078 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,078
- 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: 1,054 sqft
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 75.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 073040500
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Kensington
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2025 | Sold | $127,500$118/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2430596 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2025 | Pending sale | $127,500$118/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2430596 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2025 | Price change | $127,500-1.8%$118/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2430596 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2025 | Price change | $129,900-0.1%$121/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2430596 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Price change | $129,9900%$121/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2430596 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Price change | $129,999-3.7%$121/sqft |
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| 4/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $135,000+575%$125/sqft |
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| 7/24/2023 | Sold | $20,000$19/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,086 +18.3% | $77,600 +18.3% |
| 2024 | $918 | $65,600 |
| 2023 | $918 +71.3% | $65,600 |
| 2022 | $536 | -- |
| 2021 | $536 -23.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $701 | -- |
| 2017 | $701 +20.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $582 | -- |
| 2015 | $582 | -- |
| 2014 | $582 -18.8% | $53,500 +1281.7% |
| 2012 | $717 | $3,872 |
| 2011 | -- | $3,872 |
| 2010 | -- | $3,872 |
| 2009 | -- | $3,872 |
| 2008 | -- | $3,872 |
| 2007 | -- | $3,872 +7.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $3,616 |
| 2005 | -- | $3,616 |
| 2004 | -- | $3,616 |
| 2003 | -- | $3,616 -33.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $5,408 +4.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,184 +23.7% |
| 1999 | -- | $4,192 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Upper Kensington
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Cramp William SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10John B Stetson Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Edison Hs/Fareira SkillsGrades: 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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