Investor Special in Kensington! Opportunity awaits at 627 E Wensley Street, a 3-bedroom, 1-bath traditional Philadelphia row home situated on a quiet block in Kensington, just minutes from East Kensington and Fishtown. This property is in need of a full renovation and offers an excellent opportunity for investors, rehabbers, builders, or buyers looking to create value from the ground up. The classic row home layout provides plenty of potential to reimagine the interior with modern finishes, updated systems, and a layout designed for today’s lifestyle. With ongoing renovation and development throughout the surrounding area, this property may be well suited for a fix-and-flip, buy-and-hold rental, or long-term investment strategy. Enjoy convenient access to public transportation, major roadways, neighborhood shopping, and the restaurants, cafés, and creative spaces throughout nearby East Kensington and Fishtown. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS. Buyer is responsible for all due diligence, inspections, permits, zoning, and verification of intended use. Bring your contractor, your flashlight, and your vision—627 E Wensley is ready for its next chapter.
For sale
$55,000
627 E Wensley St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
3beds
784sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
637 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$70/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic row home layoutQuiet block in kensington
- 30 days
- 62
- 2
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
David cohen 215-260-5860,
Compass RE 6109470408,
Listing Team: The Kerry Carr Team
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2665228
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bathroom 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, Hookup
Features
- Basement: Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,084
- Total interior livable area: 784 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 784
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 637 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 46.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 331132600
- Zoning: RSA5
- Zoning description: residential single family row home
- 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: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kensington
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $70/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $33,900
- Annual tax amount: $474
- Date on market: 9/1/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,275/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $55,000+214.3%$70/sqft |
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| 10/18/2016 | Sold | $17,500-7.4%$22/sqft |
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| 9/12/2016 | Price change | $18,900-13.7%$24/sqft |
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| 9/8/2016 | Price change | $21,900-4.4%$28/sqft |
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| 7/20/2016 | Price change | $22,900+4.6%$29/sqft |
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| 7/11/2016 | Price change | $21,900-4.4%$28/sqft |
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| 5/25/2016 | Listed for sale | $22,900-8%$29/sqft |
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| 9/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $24,900+236.5%$32/sqft |
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| 3/24/2010 | Sold | $7,400-93%$9/sqft |
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| 11/10/2000 | Sold | $105,000+775%$134/sqft |
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| 12/29/1997 | Sold | $12,000$15/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $357 +28.1% | $25,500 +28.1% |
| 2024 | $279 | $19,900 |
| 2023 | $279 +38.2% | $19,900 |
| 2022 | $202 | -- |
| 2021 | $202 +7.5% | -- |
| 2018 | $188 | -- |
| 2017 | $188 -37.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $300 | -- |
| 2015 | $300 | -- |
| 2014 | $300 +214.9% | $21,400 +337.1% |
| 2012 | $95 | $4,896 |
| 2011 | -- | $4,896 |
| 2010 | -- | $4,896 |
| 2009 | -- | $4,896 |
| 2008 | -- | $4,896 |
| 2007 | -- | $4,896 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $4,544 |
| 2005 | -- | $4,544 |
| 2004 | -- | $4,544 |
| 2003 | -- | $4,544 |
| 2002 | -- | $4,544 |
| 2000 | -- | $4,544 +3.6% |
| 1999 | -- | $4,384 |
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Neighborhood: Upper Kensington
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Kensington
- 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.





