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1557 N Orkney St, Philadelphia, PA, 19122

$299,000

Home List Price

$3,551*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,122 SqFt
$266/SqFt
Townhouse

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1557 N Orkney St, Philadelphia$299,000

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$3,551*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1920
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2405726
Lot Size0.01 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 1557 N Orkney St

Huge price reduction! Sellers Motivated! Great Location! Live in or Investment property! Newer, updated, modern home with hardwood floors thru out. Kitchen with newer appliances. 1 bedroom with 2 closets and private bath on 2nd floor and 3rd floor has 1 bedroom with full bath and laundry. Nice private backyard for entertaining with access to street! The Property is also listed for rent (PAPH2394018). Call today and set up your appointment. This property is within walking distance of Fishtown...Suraya, LMNO, etc!!!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 1,122 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown
  • Office Phone: (215) 887-0400
  • Listing Agent: Mary Ann Bowler

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Electric Range, Washer, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Combination Kitchen/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Wood Floors

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.01 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Kensington Health Sciences Academy, Public District Grades 9-12
  • James R. Ludlow Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Right on 6th, left on W Jefferson, and then left on N Orkney

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $299,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $266/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,924
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$261.8K

Med. Price/SqFt

$199

Avg. Days On Market

44

# of Sold Homes

1056

1557 N Orkney St vs Philadelphia

33 DAYS ON ROCKET

-11 Days

$299,000

+$37.1K More

$266/SqFt

+$67 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $37.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $67/SqFt more than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2405726

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown
  • Office Phone: (215) 887-0400
  • Listing Agent: Mary Ann Bowler

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jan 29, 2018Home Sold
$245,000
Mar 16, 2016Home Sold
$100,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$3,924 -
2019$3,429$245,000
2018$1,130$80,700
2017$1,130$80,700

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • James R. Ludlow Elementary School

  • 550 W Master St

  • 0.22 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

  • 1901 N Front St

  • 0.55 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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2
/10

  • Kensington Health Sciences Academy

  • 2463 Emerald St

  • 1.02 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $29,340. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is less than $35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1557 N Orkney St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1557 N Orkney St property is $299,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1557 N Orkney St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19122.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1557 N Orkney St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1557 N Orkney St are:
James R. Ludlow Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Kensington Health Sciences Academy: GreatSchools Rating 2/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $3,924 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on January 29, 2018 for $245,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1557 N Orkney St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1557 N Orkney St is 1,122 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1557 N Orkney St is 1920.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19122›1557 N Orkney St

This home is located at 1557 N Orkney St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19122 in the Olde Kensington neighborhood. This 1,122 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.01 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 04, 2024 and is currently priced at $299,000.

In October 2024, from all listings sold in Philadelphia, PA there were more than 252 sold above asking price, over 567 sold below and more than 237 were sold right at the asked price. Between September 2024 and October 2024, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 9.8%. In October 2024, listings were on the market for 44 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $261,807.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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